Xiaomi 12 Pro is 'coming soon' to India

The Xiaomi 12 Pro announced in China in December and launched globally last month is "coming soon" to India. Life is a show, let's make it worth the wait.#𝑋𝑖𝑎𝑜𝑚𝑖12𝑃𝑟𝑜 5𝐺 is coming soon to India!Because the show is incomplete without "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿". pic.twitter.com/OEmOCb1tcy— Xiaomi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 31, 2022 Xiaomi hasn't announced the 12 Pro's India launch date yet, but a picture posted by the company's Global VP, Mr. Manu Jain, suggests the smartphone could debut in India on April 12 (calendar on the table has the date marked). The 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 will tell. #𝑋𝑖𝑎𝑜𝑚𝑖12𝑃𝑟𝑜 5G is...

Nothing will make an announcement on April 1

Last week, Nothing held a press event where it made a few announcements about the brand’s roadmap and teased some details about Nothing’s phone (1). Today, the company tweeted that it will be holding an announcement tomorrow, April 1. 👀 Announcement tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/rfVHM6bDjJ— Another (@nothing) March 31, 2022 Last week, the company announced that it was preparing its first smartphone aimed at being a “breath of fresh air to the sleepy smartphone industry”. During the announcement, Nothing founder Carl Pei also mentioned that Nothing intends to create a kind of open ecosystem...

Apple releases iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 to fix battery drain issues

Today Apple is releasing a new round of software updates for its mobile devices. This includes iOS 15.4.1 for all supported iPhones, as well as iPadOS 15.4.1 for all supported tablets. As the number incrementation strongly implies, this is a minor release that doesn't bring any new features. It does, however, purport to improve something that we'd wager is incredibly important for most people: battery life. That's because the release notes mention that upon installation of this update, your iPhone or iPad will fix the battery drain issues that were apparently introduced with the release of...

Google Pixel 6a retail box allegedly leaks showing new Pixel 6-like design

Google is widely expected to announce the Pixel 6a during its I/O conference taking place this May. The 6a will of course be the company's next installment in its affordable smartphone line, following on from the 5a launched last year. Today an unverified source brings us the image you can see below, which obviously claims to portray the retail box for the upcoming Google Pixel 6a. And if this is real, which is a big if, then it seems like Google is looking to unify its design language across its smartphone range, as the Pixel 6a sports a distinctly Pixel 6-like look, and doesn't resemble...

YouTube TV is finally getting picture-in-picture on iOS

Youtube has finally brought picture-in-picture mode for YouTube TV on iOS. The feature, which has been on Android for some time now, is rolling out for devices, running iOS 15 and newer, the company announced on Twitter. Users watching TV programs can exit the app with a simple swipe up from the bottom, and the iPhone/iPad will return to the device’s homepage, while the video will continue running PIP. The window can then be resized and moved around the screen. The feature is currently present for all YouTube Premium subscribers (both on Android and iOS) who wish to continue...

Realme Book Prime, Buds Air 3, and Smart TV Stick launching in India on April 7

The Realme GT 2 Pro unveiled last month will debut in India on April 7. The vanilla GT 2 that was introduced alongside is unlikely to tag along, but Realme today announced that the GT 2 Pro will be joined by three more products in India next Thursday - Realme Book Prime, Realme Buds Air 3, and Realme Smart TV Stick. The Realme Book Prime and Buds Air 3 aren't new products. They were introduced last month, so we know what's on offer. The Buds Air 3 TWS earphones come with ANC, Dolby Audio support, IPX5 water resistance, and 10mm Dynamic Bass Boost Drivers. They have 88ms latency and are...

Kuo: iPhones 14 to miss on under-display fingerprint sensor, periscope camera

Ming-Chi Kuo revealed in his latest investor note that the Apple iPhones launched this year will miss out on periscope cameras and the under-display Touch ID. The analyst predicted that the long zoom lens might arrive next year 2023, while the fingerprint scanner is not making it until 2025. We are already stepping into April, meaning the new iPhone launch is about five and a half months away. Since we are not getting a UD sensor or a periscope camera, what are we getting? Well, the iPhone 14 is coming with two punch holes, an improved main camera sensor, a thicker body and the...

Two new Realme phones certified in China with 5G and 5,000 mAh batteries

A pair of new Realme phones were spotted on China’s TENAA certification database. These are the RMX3372 and RMX3574 and both phones have their core specs and images populated in the listings. RMX3372 brings a 6.62-inch AMOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 16MP selfie cam. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset with either 6/8 or 12 GB RAM and 128/256 or 512GB storage. The back houses a 64MP main cam alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro shooter. We can also observe it packs a 5,000 mAh battery though charging speeds are not provided. Other features include a microSD...

iQOO Neo6 will be unveiled on April 13

The iQOO Neo6 we've been hearing about since last December finally has a launch date - April 13. The Neo6 will be announced in China next month, but we don't have confirmation on its global debut yet. iQOO is promoting the Neo6 as the next-generation gaming flagship but hasn't divulged its specs yet. However, thanks to Geekbench, we know it will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC at the helm with 12GB RAM. The iQOO Neo6 will run Android 12 out of the box, likely with OriginOS on top, and rumors claim it will come with a 6.62" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen, 4,700 mAh battery, and 80W...

Samsung sends One UI 4.1 updates to the Galaxy A52s 5G, A71 5G, and S20 FE 4G

A few days ago, Samsung sent the One UI 4.1 update to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, and today it's the 4G version's turn to receive the exact same treat. This is now rolling out in multiple regions to both Exynos and Snapdragon 4G versions. But wait, the S20 FE 4G is not alone! The One UI 4.1 update has also made its way to the Galaxy A71 5G, which is thus skipping One UI 4.0 altogether, being bumped straight to One UI 4.1, which means this is its first Android 12 update. The A71 5G units sold in the UAE and Korea are the first to get One UI 4.1, complete with March 2022 security patch...

Oppo F21 Pro series is coming on April 12

Oppo launched the F19 lineup last March, and the company will follow it up with the F21 Pro series next month - on April 12. This announcement comes from Oppo's Indian branch, which said that the F21 Pro series will be introduced in India on April 12 at 5PM local time. The lineup includes the F21 Pro 4G and F21 Pro 5G, but it's unclear if these will be joined by a Pro+ model since there's no mention of it yet. It’s time to #FlauntYourBest. Unveiling #OPPOF21ProSeries with the Industry-First Fiberglass-Leather Design on 12th April at 5 PM. Know more: https://t.co/TvofMZS1c4...

Realme Pad Mini will launch on April 4, full specs sheet leaks once again

The Realme Pad Mini was confirmed to arrive “soon”, and today we learned the launch date is likely to be April 4. The tablet is scheduled to hit the Philippines first, and just five days before the alleged arrival, it was listed on Lazada’s website with the full specs sheet and some promo images. The specifications and features are in line with what we've heard previously - a 6,400 mAh battery with 18W charging, Unisoc chipset and basic resolution for the LCD. Realme Pad Mini promo images The user interface will be Realme UI for Pad, which was introduced when the first Realme...

Samsung Galaxy A Quantum is receiving Android 12 update

The Samsung Galaxy A Quantum announced back in May 2020 with Android 10-based One UI 2 is receiving the Android 12 update. The update has firmware version A716SKSU4DVC2 and comes with the March 2022 Android security patch and the usual Android 12 goodies, but it's unclear if users are getting One UI 4.0 or One UI 4.1 with the new build. That said, Android 12 for the Samsung Galaxy A Quantum is seeding in South Korea and if you haven't received it yet, you can check for the update manually by heading to your device's Settings > Software update menu. Via

Sony announces PlayStation Plus subscription service with three tiers and over 700 games

Sony has announced a major rework of its online PlayStation Plus service, which will now be including additional tiers that bring a library of games that users can download and play, as well as integrating the cloud-based PlayStation Now service. The first tier will be PlayStation Plus Essential, which is exactly identical to the current PlayStation Plus service. This includes all of the same benefits, such as two monthly downloadable games, online multiplayer access, cloud saves, and discounts. The pricing will also remain the same, which is $10 monthly, $25 quarterly, and $60 yearly. All...

Xiaomi partnership with Leica seemingly confirmed by MIUI app

Some partnerships between phone makers and camera companies seem to be little more than marketing ploys. Others, however, have changed mobile photography for the better - and perhaps none more than the cooperation between Huawei and Leica. However, with Huawei's well documented problems over the past few years, stemming from various US government bans, it's been selling way less phones than it used to, and Leica might be looking to partner with another smartphone maker. It's been rumored already for a few months: the Xiaomi 12 Ultra's camera module will be Leica branded. But... could this...

Rugged Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 leaks in renders

Samsung's Xcover line of rugged smartphones is apparently due for a refresh this year, with the Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 already spotted in a benchmark database listing earlier this month. And today the same device has been portrayed in detailed CAD-based renders. The source of the renders also claims the phone will have a 6.56" screen (approximate size), an Infinity-V design at the front (that's what Samsung calls a waterdrop notch), a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The Galaxy Xcover Pro 2's dimensions are alleged to be 169.5 x 81.1 x 10.1 mm. This...

Samsung explains the design ideas that shaped One UI 4

Samsung offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes into how One UI 4.0 was designed. Key goals were for the interface to be intuitive and safe while making it easy for users to express themselves. Version 4 starts out with a color system that was focused on cleaning up the look. Color is applied to the most important elements, everything else is left in monochrome. The system has three groups of colors: core, functional and app colors. Before One UI 4.0, the interfaced used slightly different colors to mean the same thing. Version 4 unified them in a consistent manner to create the...

Google still working on Face Unlock for Pixel 6 series

The Google Pixel 6 duo still don’t have Face Unlock over half a year since their initial launch. As far as rumors go, Google wanted to implement facial recognition to its phones but missed the deadline and ultimately shipped its flagship phones without the feature. There might still be some hope though as XDA Recognized Developer Freak07 found new evidence of Face Unlock on Pixel 6 series while digging through the Android 12 Quarterly Platform Release (QPR) 3 Beta. The evidence suggests that Google might still push Face Unlock for Pixel 6 phones as a future software update but there's...

Counterpoint: Motorola was third largest smartphone OEM in the US for 2021

LG officially shut down its mobile division last April which left a sizeable hole in the US smartphone market and based on the latest Counterpoint Research report, Motorola filled that void by becoming the third largest smartphone OEM stateside. Sell-through rates for Motorola smartphones grew by 131% in 2021 leading to a 10% market share which is an all-time high for Moto and places it behind Samsung’s 22% market share and Apple with its 58% share. US Smartphone Sale-through share by brand (source: Counterpoint Research) Motorola also rose up to the number two spot in the $400 and...

vivo showcases the X Fold in first official video, vivo Pad also appears

The vivo X Fold will arrive on April 11, and the company is ramping up its teaser campaign. We now got our first look at vivo's upcoming foldable device. In a 30-second promo video, the phone is revealed from all angles, and we can see a Zeiss-branded quad-cam setup, a vegan leather back panel, and a foldable inner display that appears to have a minimal crease. At the same time, vivo also revealed its first tablet that will have the simple name vivo Pad. It will be impressively thin and will appear on the same stage as the X Fold. We can see a dual camera on the back, four...

OnePlus 10 Pro supports 80W charging, but it will charge slower in North America

The OnePlus 10 Pro launched in January in China will make its global debut on March 31. The smartphone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and just ahead of its international launch, OnePlus took to its forums to talk about how the flagship will offer fast and smooth performance with its hardware and software. But, one of the most interesting bits revealed by OnePlus is regarding the 10 Pro's charging speed, and it could disappoint fans in North America. OnePlus revealed that the 10 Pro's global model will support 80W wired charging like its Chinese counterpart, filling the...

Apple reportedly cuts iPhone SE production by 20%

Apple unveiled the latest iPhone SE earlier this month, and it went on sale already. However, it looks like the company isn't expecting it to perform as good as it had hoped. According to a new rumor out of Asia, Apple is telling multiple suppliers that it aims to cut production orders by 2 to 3 million units for the second quarter of this year (the one starting in April and ending in June). That apparently means it wants to make about 20% fewer iPhone SE (2022) units than it initially planned. "Sources briefed on the matter" told Nikkei Asia that the blame for this move goes to the...

Nokia XR20 starts receiving Android 12 update

It looks like HMD Global has readied another update to Android 12, this time for the Nokia XR20 smartphone launched last summer with Android 11 on board. Reports are starting to come in on Twitter from users in Finland who have received the coveted update to the latest version of Google's mobile operating system. The new build is labeled V2.300, and it seems to be rolling out over the air already in some parts of Europe at least. Upon installation, your Nokia XR20 will run Android 12 with the March 2022 security patch level, which is still current for a few more days. Aside from...

Realme Pad Mini launching soon in the Philippines

Realme is rumored to release a smaller Android tablet entry and it seems the official launch of the device will take place in the Philippines soon. The upcoming Realme Pad Mini surfaced in a series of teaser images confirming some of its key specs. The tablet will offer an 8.7-inch screen and a notably smaller profile than the currently available Realme Pad though a similar design profile. Realme Pad Mini's display will pack a 1340 x 800px resolution and is rumored to bring a Unisoc T616 chipset paired with 3/4GB RAM and 32/64GB storage which will be expandable. Realme Pad...

Fitbit is preparing new Versa, Sense, Luxe wearables, no Wear OS in sight

Fitbit was acquired by Google in 2019, and it took two years for regulators to approve the deal. However even after that is completed Fitbit is still not embracing Wear OS as per the latest rumor. It says three new devices are coming, and none of them will come with Google's wearable platform. According to 9to5Google, Fitbit Versa 4 and Fitbit Sense 2 smartwatches, as well as the Fitbit Luxe 2 band, are on their way with the brand’s own interface. The Versa and Sense watches appeared with code names Hera and Rhea within the Fitbit app. These devices both have a resolution of 336 x...

Samsung Smart Monitor M8 goes on pre-order globally

Samsung officially introduced its 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 which was originally announced at CES 2022. This is a 4K (3,840 x 2,160px) resolution VA type LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 60Hz refresh rate. The panel is HDR10+ compliant and covers 99% of the sRGB color spectrum. You also get built-in AirPlay 2, wireless Samsung DeX support as well as remote PC access functionality. There are two 5W speakers onboard and Samsung is also bringing a detachable 1080p SlimFit camera with tilt functionality. Smart Monitor M8 runs Tizen OS and can act as a control hub for all your smart...

vivo X Fold launch date confirmed - it is April 11

The vivo X Fold smartphone was officially confirmed on Friday and now we even get a launch date. It will debut on April 11 with a big screen on the inside, just like the Oppo Find N and Galaxy Z Fold3. The new vivo phone will also have a secondary screen on the outside. The inner fold is not really a surprise given how all the competitors are going for the same factor, although we weren’t counting off an attempt from vivo to bring something different to the market, like an outwards hinge like the first Huawei Mate X. The event in two weeks is also supposed to be the launch...

Poco X4 Pro hits India starting at INR 18,999

As expected Poco India introduced its Poco X4 Pro to the Indian market. The device comes with a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 695 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W charging. The camera department packs a 64MP main shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide angle lens and a 2MP macro cam. The phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, an IR blaster and a headphone jack. For a more detailed look on the X4 Pro and its performance head over to our detailed written review. Poco X4 Pro comes in Laser Black, Laser Blue and Poco Yellow colors. The...

iQOO 9 SE in for review

iQOO unveiled the iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro in January in China and introduced the pair in India in February, which was joined by an SE model - a first in iQOO's number series. We have already reviewed the Pro version, and our review of the vanilla model is underway. However, we've also got the iQOO 9 SE at our HQ for testing. But before we put the iQOO 9 SE through its paces, let's see what the most affordable smartphone in the iQOO 9 series offers. The iQOO 9 SE packs a 6.62" 120Hz FullHD+ AMOLED screen protected by Panda Glass. It is HDR10+ certified and has 1,200 nits of peak brightness....

Week 12 in review: Realme GT Neo3 and Redmi 10C debut, Nothing confirms phone (1) and Nothing OS

After a few announcement-heavy weeks, things got a little calmer in week 12. Nothing announced its plans to become an ecosystem rival to the likes of Apple with its phone (1) set to release sometime this summer. Carl Pei also announced Nothing OS Launcher which will be the company’s Android skin and which will be available for other Android devices to test out come April. Realme debuted its GT Neo3 powered by MediaTek’s new Dimensity 8100 chip and blazing fast 150W charging which is the speediest commercially available option at the moment, promising a 50% charge in a mere 5 minutes. The...

Samsung Galaxy A13 in for review

This is the Samsung Galaxy A13 - Samsung's latest entry-level A series phone. The Galaxy A13 is a simple phone that provides a good set of specs, an emphasis on display and battery life, at the affordable starting price of €190 for the 4/64GB model, which we have today. The phone comes with a SIM tool and a cable, just like the expensive Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy A13 is a handsome phone. It has a minimalistic feel to it with its simple design - the body of the phone is made of plastic and lacks any sort of cutouts or shapes. It kind of reminds us of the unapologetically...

Weekly poll: Realme GT Neo3 - hot or not?

The Realme GT Neo3 is launching next week (in China) and it will become only the second Dimensity 8100 phone to hit the market. It is also the first to use Realme’s new UltraDart charging architecture, running at 150W (the middle of its planned range of 100-200W). Well, some units will use the 150W system, others will charge at 80W – not slow by any means (0-100% in 32 minutes), but not headline-grabbing either. The 80W model comes with a slightly larger battery, 5,000 mAh vs. 4,500 mAh for the 150W model. There is no official 0-100% time for the 150W model, but a 0-50% charge should be...

Samsung offers $100 eCertificate for Galaxy Z Fold3 buyers in the US

The Discover Samsung promo campaign is ending today and it will go out with a bang. Today only you can pick up a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and get a $100 eCertificate. Note that this deal is available only in the US and only through the that link. This is a good opportunity for some spring cleaning. Today’s offer can be stacked with a couple of other deals. The first is the Enhanced Trade-in program that accepts phones with a cracked screen and gives you a discount for the Z Fold3 in return. For example, you can get $925 for a damaged Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G (and you don’t even need to quit...

How much fast charging costs in terms of battery capacity?

Have you noticed how phones with fast charging tend to have smaller batteries than phones that charge slowly? We did. We even asked manufacturers about it, however, they were pretty tight lipped about the details. So, we decided to do our own research. We searched through our database for devices from the same maker, that launched around the same time and that have the same dimensions (down to the tenth of a millimeter), but offer different charge speeds. The idea is to remove as many variables as possible. Often times addition of fast charging is the difference between vanilla and Pro...

Weekly poll results: the Galaxy A73 5G gets a warm welcome, but availability may be an issue

Samsung may want to reconsider the launch plans for the Galaxy A73 5G. The results from last week’s poll show that this may be the best phones in the 2022 Galaxy A series. And yet we still don’t know where it will be available or how much it will cost. All we know is that it will launch in select regions in late April. We thought that losing the telephoto camera and not having a larger battery than the A53 would hurt it, but that wasn’t the case. The A73 topped the poll and got a better reception than the A53 and A33. The biggest threat to the A73 may be an S-series flagship instead of...

OnePlus 10R full specs leak, Dimensity 8100 SoC and 150W charging in tow

We've been hearing about the OnePlus 10R (codenamed "pickle") for a few months now, which is expected to arrive sometime in Q2 2022. OnePlus hasn't divulged anything about the 10R yet, but its full specs have leaked online, suggesting it won't be an entirely new smartphone. The source claims that the OnePlus 10R will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC (previous rumor claimed Dimensity 9000) and run Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 out of the box. The smartphone will come with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage. OnePlus 9R The OnePlus 10R will pack a 6.7" 120Hz...

iQOO 9 in for review

We reviewed the iQOO 9 Pro unveiled in January and concluded it's a smartphone that's worth considering if you are in the market for an Android flagship. Today, we have the vanilla iQOO 9 at our office for a full review. But do note that this is the Snapdragon 888 Plus-powered model launched in India last month and not the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant, which is exclusive to China. Our unit has 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage onboard, but there's another model with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Both run Android 12-based FuntouchOS 12 out of the box, unlike the Chinese iQOO 9 which boots OriginOS...

iQOO U5x announced with Snapdragon 680, dual camera, and 5,000 mAh battery

iQOO unveiled the iQOO U5 in December with 5G connectivity and Snapdragon 695 SoC, and today, the company followed it up with an 'x' model, which doesn't support 5G networks, but costs less. The iQOO U5x is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC, boots Android 11-based OriginOS Ocean, and has two RAM options - 4GB and 8GB. The smartphone comes with 128GB of storage onboard, and it also has a microSD card slot, allowing storage expansion up to 1TB. The U5x packs a 6.51" HD+ LCD with a notch for the 8MP selfie camera, and the rear panel of the smartphone, having a 3D grid pattern, sports...

Our Samsung Galaxy S22 video review is out

Our long-awaited Samsung Galaxy S22 written review was published recently and now it's time for the video breakdown of the smallest S22 member. Angie is here to give you a guided tour of the key features as well as how the phone fared in our proprietary tests. It’s hard to find a more well-equipped flagship smartphone that is comfortably usable with one hand and the Galaxy S22 is one of the few options on the Android side. You get a bright and punchy 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED with up to 982 nits peak brightness and a variable refresh rate that ranges from 24 to 120Hz. Galaxy S22 brings a...

Samsung Galaxy M33 is launching in India on April 2

The Samsung Galaxy M33 unveiled earlier this month will launch in India on April 2. It comes in three colors, but Samsung has only confirmed two right now for the Indian market - blue and green. The 5G-ready Galaxy M33 is built around a 6.6" FullHD+ screen and runs Android 12-based One UI 4.1 out of the box. It's powered by a 5nm octa-core processor, but the company hasn't revealed the chipset's name. However, we do know that the Galaxy M33 will have two memory configurations in India - 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB. The Galaxy M33 has five cameras onboard - an 8MP selfie shooter inside...

One UI 4.1 makes it to the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and the original Galaxy Fold

Samsung has gotten us used to issuing a myriad software updates left and right back when it released One UI 4 based on Android 12, but months have passed and now the new shiny thing is One UI 4.1, introduced with the S22 series. The Korean company has been issuing a lot of updates to this latest version of its skin for its older devices, and today we have two more to add to the list. We're talking about the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and the original Galaxy Fold. The S20 FE 5G is currently receiving the update to One UI 4.1 in Poland, but should make it to other European countries soon. The new...

OnePlus 10 Pro reservations go live the US, come with bundled OnePlus Buds Pro

Yesterday OnePlus confirmed the global launch for its OnePlus 10 Pro is taking place on March 31 and now the company has launched reservations for the flagship. Eager users who want to be first in line for the brand new phone can put down a $1 deposit which nets reserves them a OnePlus 10 Pro and also nets OnePlus Buds Pro wireless earphones which come as a free gift. The promo lasts until March 31. Official pricing for the phone is yet to be provided so we’ll have to wait until after the event to know for sure. In related news OnePlus 10 Pro has gone on pre-order in Nepal with a...

Samsung Galaxy A13, A23 launch in India as Galaxy M52 5G gets Android 12-based One UI 4.1

The Samsung Galaxy A13 and Galaxy A23 unveiled earlier this month debuted in India today. Both smartphones are offered in Light Blue, Black, and Orange colors, with the Galaxy A13 having an additional White option. The Galaxy A13 comes in 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB memory configurations priced at INR14,999 ($195/€180) and INR17,499 ($230/€210), respectively. The Galaxy A23, on the other hand, has 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB options. The former is priced at INR19,499 ($255/€230) and the latter at INR20,999 ($275/€250). Both phones can be purchased from Samsung India's official website, but the...

Xiaomi 12 Lite appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 778G, 8GB RAM

Xiaomi launched its flagship 12 series around the world, and while we have an affordable not-really-flagship Xiaomi 12X smartphone in the lineup, the company is also working on a lower-positioned Xiaomi 12 Lite. The phone with model number 2203129G appeared on Geekbench, revealing a Snapdragon 778G chipset and an 8GB RAM option. The results of the benchmark are in line with other phones, sporting the same chipset - 778 for a single core and 2,864 for multiple cores. The listing also revealed Android 12 out of the box, which should have MIUI 13 on top. Last year Xiaomi introduced...

Pixel 6a rumored to launch at Google I/O, Pixel 7 series and Pixel Watch coming in October

With this year’s Google I/O already scheduled for May 11-12 we’ll have our first event of the year hosted by the search giant. As is normally the case Google announces the latest version of Android alongside some new hardware. Pixel 6a render This year’s I/O conference will be the debut grounds for the Pixel 6a according to the latest scoop from John Prosser while the long-rumored Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 series will be announced at a separate event in October. Google I/O '22 👇From what I understand, Google will officially be announcing the Pixel 6a + "teasing" the Pixel...

Realme C31 announced with a 6.5" screen and 5,000 mAh battery

The Realme C31 that leaked a few days ago is now official. The smartphone is powered by the Unisoc T612 SoC, runs Android 11-based Realme UI R Edition, and has two memory options - 3GB/32GB and 4GB/64GB. It also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. The Realme C31 sports a 6.5" HD+ screen with a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. Around the back, we have a 13MP primary camera joined by macro and portrait units. Realme hasn't revealed the resolution of the last two, but it's safe to say they are using 2MP sensors. The rest of the Realme...

Qualcomm is allegedly announcing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ in May

Ever since the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset was announced, rumors have been flying about a mythical "+" version, which would be made using TSMC's 4nm node, instead of Samsung's - and that fueled a lot of speculation about this Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ being less prone to overheat and throttle its performance than its non-Plus sibling, since TSMC's 4nm process is widely hailed as being more efficient. Today a usually reliable source tells us that the new SoC is going to be made official at some point in May. It stands to reason that devices powered by it could then be announced immediately...

OnePlus will also unveil the Bullets Wireless Z2 at its event on March 31

Earlier today, OnePlus finally revealed the date on which it will announce the 10 Pro for global markets - it's March 31, narrowly making the oft-rumored unveiling timeframe of "Q1 2022", after having initially launched the handset in China back in January. But it turns out the phone won't be the only new product on stage at the end of this month. It will be joined by the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2, which judging by the name should succeed the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z released all the way back in 2020. It's been a long time coming for successors to these, and in fact the Bullets...

Some Galaxy S22 Ultra units experiencing GPS signal issues, fix incoming

European Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra users have reported GPS signal issues on their devices and those were acknowledged by a Samsung moderator on its community forum. Several users have reported no GPS signal while using Google Maps and Waze which has prompted all sorts of workarounds that vary in their success to aid the issue. Users have tried restarting their phones, resetting A-GPS functionality and calibrating the compass among others. Samsung community forum Moderator comment The Samsung forum moderator confirmed the GPS issue is acknowledged by Samsung and that a...

Black Shark 5 will launch on March 30

The Black Shark 5 series appeared on TENAA and 3C last month, and the gaming brand finally set a date for the phones’ arrival. The launch will take place on March 30, at 19:00 local time in China. The company is expected to introduce two phones - Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro. The Pro is obviously going to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, but TENAA suggests the vanilla variant will use the far more modest Snapdragon 870. The Black Shark 5 Pro is also expected to bring bigger battery and higher display refresh rate compared to the 4s Pro. We will know more next...