Flashback: Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018), the world's first phone with four cameras on its back

How many cameras are enough? How many are too many? The Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) came out around three and a half years ago and it was the first ever quad camera phone. It promised a lot of versatility, allowing you to switch between three focal lengths to get the best possible framing for your shot, as rendering a shallow depth of field normally possible only with the large sensors of DSLRs. Let’s look at the camera roster of the A9. There were three usable cameras on the back and one utility module (we’ll get to the front-facing camera later). 24 MP primary camera, f/1.7 aperture,...

Weekly poll results: OnePlus Ace/10R success hinges on the right pricing

Money, money, money – it always comes down to the price of a phone these days. The OnePlus Ace, which launched as the OnePlus 10R in India a few days ago, has potential, but the company has to hit the right price point. Many in the comments were wishing that this will be a sub-€400 phone in Europe, however, while we don’t know the exact price yet, the €450 price tag of the Realme GT Neo2 makes it unlikely. We do know the price for India: ₹39,000 for the base model (80W charging, 5,000 mAh battery) and ₹44,000 for the Endurance Edition (150W charging, 4,500 mAh battery). We mentioned the...

Honor Play 30's specs revealed as it gets MIIT certified

Honor unveiled the Play 30 Plus last December in China, and it may announce the vanilla version soon, which has been certified by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The Honor Play 30 (VNE-ANOO) is listed on the Chinese certifying authority's website with most of its specs, including a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, 6.51" HD+ TFT screen, and a battery with a rated capacity of 4,900 mAh. The smartphone has four RAM (4/6/8/12GB) and three storage (64/128/256GB) options, and it also supports storage expansion up to 512GB via microSD card. Honor Play 30...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4's battery size leaks

Last November, we heard the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 arriving this year will have the same battery capacity as the Galaxy Z Flip3. But, a new report by Dutch publication GalaxyClub claims the Galaxy Z Flip4 will pack a slightly larger battery. The publication says that the Galaxy Z Flip4 (SM-F721) will come with two batteries, having model codes EB-BF721ABY and EB-BF722ABY. The former is referred to by Samsung internally as a "sub battery" and is the larger of the two with a rated capacity of 2,400 mAh, while the latter is the main battery having a rated capacity of 903 mAh. Samsung...

Honor Magic4 Lite review

nubia Red Magic 7 Pro goes on sale in international markets

The nubia Red Magic 7 Pro launched in China in February is now available for purchase in global markets. The international model has 16GB RAM on board and two color options - Obsidian and Supernova. The former comes with 256GB storage and the latter with 512GB storage, priced at $799/£679/€799 and $899/£759/€899, respectively. The Red Magic 7 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and runs Android 12-based RedMagic OS 5.0 out of the box. It also comes with a dedicated gaming chip called Red Core 1 to handle audio, RGB lighting, and haptic feedback, allowing the Qualcomm silicon...

iQOO Neo6 SE camera revealed

Remember when new phone announcements used to happen all in one go, at one event, with zero specs being officially outed beforehand by the companies themselves? Those were the days. Then OnePlus came along and changed the game with its drip feeding of small tidbits method of creating and sustaining hype over extended periods of time. Well, now everybody's doing just that, and vivo sub-brand iQOO has been applying exactly this formula when it comes to the Neo6 SE. This phone is due to become official on May 6, but at this rate, we'll know absolutely everything there is to know about it...

Google Pixel Watch's battery size leaks

The Pixel Watch leaks campaign is now in full force ahead of its probable announcement at Google I/O next month. We've already seen a prototype "accidentally" "forgotten" in a restaurant, in a box but with no charger. This very conveniently managed to show the world the upcoming hardware without also portraying any part of its software. Then the watch got certified by the Bluetooth SIG in three versions, and today a new rumor drip-feeds us the next bit of info: the battery capacity. It's going to be 300 mAh. Is that large? Is that small? Let's put it into context. The Pixel Watch...

Canalys: Honor was the top smartphone maker in China in Q1 this year

The smartphone market in China is in flux and different analysts report slightly different details. Shipments for the first quarter of the year fell by 18% compared to Q1 2021, which Canalys attributes to a market correction after the “abnormal” first quarter of last year. “There is usually a sequential decline in demand and production in Q1, though China’s smartphone market has been underperforming for nearly three years,” writes Canalys Analyst Amber Liu, so these results should not be surprising. Analyst Toby Zhu warns smartphone makers to plan stock allocation carefully and to...

iQOO 9 review

Realme GT Neo3 begins global rollout, Pad Mini join is

The Realme GT Neo3 was launched today in India, starting its global rollout. Both of the phones editions came are here - 80W and 150W - and its price starts from INR 29,999 or about $390/€370. The event also saw the arrival of the Realme Pad Mini to the Asian country with its 8.7” screen and Unisoc chipset. The price of the Dimensity 8100-powered GT Neo3 is exclusive for May 4, when Realme is celebrating its birthday. After that, the GT Neo3's 80W charging and 5,000mAh battery version will be INR 36,999 ($485/€460) with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 150W variant comes with a...

Amazfit GT 3 series gets notification replies and more in latest firmware update

The Amazfit GTS 3, GTR 3 and GTR 3 Pro got a big new firmware update which adds smart reply to notifications, the ability to reject calls via text message as well as several other optimizations. Amazfit GTS 3 gets firmware version 7.42.5.1 while GTR 3 Pro is treated to version 8.37.3.2 in the US, Italy, India, the UK, Vietnam, with more regions being added soon. Amazfit GTR 3 Pro update changelog GTR 3 Pro gets the added benefit of custom replies to notifications via the Zepp app on Android. Other improvements across the GT 3 range include optimized smart alarm clock reminders,...

Counterpoint: Supply chain issues caused decline in India phone market in Q1

The India phone market had a tough first quarter of the year. According to Counterpoint Research, makers pushed 38 million smartphones, which is 1% less than they did twelve months ago. Feature phones sales between January and March 2022 went off a cliff though, falling 39%. This brings the overall sales decrease to 16%. The first quarter of 2022 began with a slow start due to the third COVID wave in the Asian country, Senior Research Analyst Prachir Singh revealed. The supply chain issues affected all major manufacturers who had to adopt different strategies for dealing with the...

Apple had a record quarter from January to March

Apple has just reported its quarterly results for its fiscal second quarter, which ended on March 26 and is thus confusingly the first quarter of the year (fiscal years are funny like that sometimes). Anyway, it's good news for the Cupertino company, as it's posted record revenue for a March quarter. Apple's revenue was $97.3 billion in that quarter, up 9% year-on-year (aka compared to the 2021 March quarter). This resulted in quarterly earnings per diluted share of $1.52, which you should care about only if you own Apple shares. Also for shareholders, it's important to note that Apple's...

iQOO Neo6 SE renders outed by retailer listings

Yesterday vivo sub-brand iQOO announced that it will fully unveil the Neo6 SE smartphone on May 6, while also teasing some of its specs. Before that, we'd already seen some of its specs leak, but so far what was missing was a clue as to the design of the device. Well, the wait is over, as a bunch of Chinese retailers already have listings of the iQOO Neo6 SE up, and these all reveal the image you can see below. The Neo6 SE is thus very reminiscent of the Neo6 in terms of design, which is no surprise given the seemingly identical display specs and size of the two handsets. The iQOO...

Realme GT 2 is now on sale in India

The Realme GT2 is on sale in India starting today, joining its Pro sibling that has been on the shelves for the past month. The brand is selling the phone on its website with prices starting from INR34,999 ($460/€420) for the 8/128 GB variant. The Realme GT 2 is a more affordable alternative to the GT2 Pro flagship with a Snapdragon 888 chipset. However, it retains some meaningful features such as the 6.62” AMOLED with a 120 Hz refresh rate, and Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 on top. The phone also has a 5,000 mAh battery with 65W fast-charging capabilities. Realme is also offering...

Samsung reports record-breaking Q1 revenues boosted by strong Galaxy S22 sales

Samsung announced its financial results for the first quarter of the year, and the company proudly revealed a record-breaking consolidated revenue for the third straight quarter. Operating profit was KRW 14.12 billion, and it improved 51% from a year earlier (KRW 9.38 trillion), with the Device Experience (DX) division posting the highest revenue since 2013. According to the detailed financial report, literally all divisions reported a yearly increase both in sales and operating profit. Speaking of the mobile phones business, Samsung revealed the numbers are the result of strong...

Samsung Galaxy M31s updated to Android 12 with One UI 4.1

The latest Samsung phone to get updated to Android 12 is the Galaxy M31s. The phone originally launched with Android 10 back in 2020 and is now receiving its second and probably final Android version update. The new update comes bearing the M317FXXU3DVD4 identifier and is live in Russia. The firmware update brings Samsung’s One UI interface to version 4.1 and also adds the March security patch. One UI 4.1 and Android 12 bring visual changes such as Color Palette, smart widgets and improved AOD and Dark mode. The update also features improvements for Samsung apps like My Files, Gallery,...

Three Google Pixel Watch models receive Bluetooth certification

The Google Pixel Watch has made headlines as someone got their hands on a unit that went missing at a Chicago bar earlier this month (not an original scenario in the tech world). We got to see some live images of the unreleased smartwatch prototype with its round display with rounded edges. A Google Pixel Watch was forgotten at a restaurant (photos by u/tagtech414) Three new models GWT9R, GBZ4S, and GQF4C have been certified for Google LLC by the Bluetooth SIG labeled as a “BT Wearable Design-Controller Subsystem”. It is believed that this certification is for the three variants...

iQOO Neo6 SE's battery size confirmed

The iQOO Neo6 SE arriving on May 6 was said to pack a 4,700 mAh battery, and that rumor has turned out to be true since iQOO today announced that the Neo6 SE will have a 4,700 mAh battery under the hood, which will go from 1% to 100% in 30 minutes with its 80W adapter. However, it's worth noting that iQOO achieved those results when it charged the battery in a room with an ambient temperature of 26°C, and the charging time will likely vary depending on your room's ambient temperature. iQOO previously confirmed that the Neo6 SE will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC and have 256GB...

OnePlus Nord2 finally gets first Android 12 Open Beta build

Following an earlier release of an Open Beta build of Android 12 for the original Nord, today OnePlus has finally managed to get round to issuing a similar release for the much newer Nord2, which launched last July running Android 11 and is still stuck on that version of the OS even today. That's a big shame, but OnePlus is seemingly working on rectifying it. One small step at a time. The first such step is today's release of OxygenOS 12 Open Beta 1 for the Nord2. As usual with such builds, don't go down this path if you're not comfortable with bugs and random issues showing up. The Open...

Instagram is testing a feature that will let users pin posts to their profiles

Instagram brought back the chronological feed last month. Now the social network is experimenting with another requested feature – some users are reporting that they have the option to pin a post to their profile. Currently, users can pin a story, which can feature a post, but pinning posts directly wasn’t possible. That might change soon as a Meta representative wrote to TechCrunch: “We’re testing a new feature that lets people feature posts on their profile”. Work on this has been ongoing for a while now, Alessandro Paluzzi dug into the Instagram app and found the option back in...

iQOO announces Z6 Pro and Z6 44W

Today, the Indian division of IQOO held an event introducing two phones - iQOO Z6 Pro and iQOO Z6 44W. They are entirely new devices with Snapdragon chipsets and AMOLED screens with Schott Xensation protection. The iQOO Z6 44W is different from the original iQOO Z6 (also sold as vivo T1 5G) and it goes beyond the headlining charging speed. It has an LTE-only Snapdragon 680 chipset with 4GB, 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Z6 44W is built around a 6.44” AMOLED screen of Full HD+ resolution. The refresh rate is limited to 60Hz, though. Around the back is a 50MP main...

Infinix announces Note 12, Hot 12 and Smart 6 HD

A trio of new Infinix phones was announced today. Infinix Note 12 brings a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and Helio G88 chipset. Inifinx Hot 12 gets an even larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution as well as a 90Hz refresh rate. Infinix Smart 6 HD is the budget-friendly option in with its 6.6-inch HD+ LCD and Android 11 (Go Edition) interface. Infinix Note 12 gets a 50MP main cam on its back alongside a 2MP macro lens and a QVGA auxiliary module. The 16MP selfie cam is housed in a waterdrop notch. MediaTek’s Helio G88 is paired with 4/6GB RAM and up to 128GB built-in storage which is...

Google Pixel 6 may receive audio feature like Apple’s ‘Spatial Audio’

Earlier today, Google released the first Android 13 Beta build for supported Pixel devices. As per Esper.io’s Mishaal Rahman via Twitter, files found within the first Android 13 built hint that the Pixel 6 Pro may be getting an audio feature like Apple’s ‘Spatial Sound’. This feature adds more dimension to things being listened to through headphones using software tweaks. The spatializer effect is already included in the new Beta, though not fully enabled. A shared library for this feature was found in the “soundfx” folder and suggests that such a feature might arrive to the Google Pixel...

iQOO Neo6 SE's launch date and key specs revealed

iQOO introduced the Neo6 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC a couple of weeks ago, and today the company announced it will unveil the Neo6 SE next week - on May 6. The iQOO Neo6 SE will be unveiled in China at an event that will begin at 7:30PM local time. iQOO hasn't detailed the Neo6 SE's specs sheet yet, but it revealed a few specs of the smartphone, including the Snapdragon 870 chip, 80W charging, and 256GB storage. iQOO Neo6 SE's launch date and key specs Previous leaks claimed the iQOO Neo6 SE will sport a 6.62" 120Hz FullHD+ OLED screen and pack a 4,700 mAh battery - the...

Moto G100 receives Android 12 update

Motorola's Android 12 rollout took a long time to start, but seems to be finally picking up some speed over the past few weeks. The latest model to be graced with 2021's Android version is the Moto G100 launched back in April of last year with Android 11 on board. The update to Android 12 is now rolling out to users in Brazil, and that's no coincidence as Brazil is one of Motorola's biggest markets, sales-wise. At the moment only the XT2125-4-DS version of the G100 is getting Android 12, and it involves a 1.5GB download. After installing the new software, the build number will be...

Sony LinkBuds S leak shows traditional design, promises ANC and Ambient modes

The Sony LinkBuds are unique – they are designed for all-day wear and always let the sounds of the world reach your ears. A second model in the series has leaked, but it looks strangely normal, like a cheaper version of the WF-1000XM4. It should be marketed as the Sony LinkBuds S (WF-LSN900) when it goes official. The original model has a model number WF-L900. More importantly, it has a hole in the middle of the ear tip, which lets in ambient sound unimpeded. The S model does not, instead it will allegedly feature an Ambient Mode to try to do the same. This mode is found on many...

Galaxy A13 5G support page goes up in Greece as European launch nears

The Samsung Galaxy A13 (4G) is already available in parts of Europe. The 5G model is still nowhere to be seen on the Old Continent months after it launched in the US. That is about to change as a support page for the SM-A136B/DSN, aka Galaxy A13 5G dual-SIM, has appeared on Samsung Greece. The 4G model is available through partner stores at a regular price of €200 and a discounted price of €180 (e.g. Germanos). The 4G phone can also be found in other countries at various prices, e.g. in the Netherlands, where a 64 GB unit can be had for €174, and in Germany (€190). The older Galaxy A22...

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro is coming on April 28

Huawei launched the Watch GT 3 last October, and it will follow it up with the Pro model on April 28 at an event in China which will begin at 7PM local time. Huawei hasn't detailed the Watch GT 3 Pro's features yet, but the company posted a video clip on its Weibo account, teasing support for 30-meter sea diving. The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro won't be the only star of the April 28 event since Huawei will also unveil the Mate Xs 2 foldable smartphone at the event. Huawei hasn't divulged much about the Mate Xs 2 and the Watch GT 3 Pro, but with the official unveiling just two...

It's official: Elon Musk just bought Twitter for $44 billion

Last week Elon Musk announced his bid to fully acquire Twitter and take it off the stock market, and initially it seemed like the company would politely (or not so politely) decline. However, a few days later it appears as it did some more thinking and today it officially announced that it's accepting Musk's bid. This means that Twitter has now "entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an entity wholly owned by Elon Musk", according to the company's press release. The price is $54.20 per share in cash (which means not shares in SEC-speak, and not actual cash, by the way). Thus...

Realme announces the Realme 9 Pro+ Free Fire Limited Edition for Europe

The Realme 9 Pro+ isn't a new phone but to keep the interest high, Realme has introduced a Free Fire Limited Edition paint job for the handset. It's going to be available only in Europe, though. And those of you who might have missed it, Garena Free Fire is one of the most popular Android games right now, hence why Realme teamed up with the game developers to promote its product. Aside from the different paint job that is in line with the Free Fire aesthetics, Realme included some extra goodies in the retail box as well. Realme 9 Pro+ FF Edition A Free Fire map of the...

vivo S15e announced with Exynos 1080 SoC,50MP camera and 6.44" OLED

It's a busy day for vivo. The company announced not only the X80 and the X80 Pro but also the mid-range S15e smartphone. Arguably, the most intriguing aspect of the vivo S15e is the Exynos 1080 chipset built on a modern 5nm manufacturing process from Samsung. The handset also features a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel with FHD+ (1080 x 2404px) resolution supporting 90Hz refresh rate. The available memory options are three in total - 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB. The camera module on the back holds three cameras - pretty standard stuff. The main one is 50MP, f/1.8 joined by an 8MP,...

vivo X80 and X80 Pro debut, powered by SD 8 Gen 1 and Dimensity 9000

There were many leaks surrounding the upcoming vivo X80 series in the last couple of months, but we finally get to see the real thing. The company managed to deliver a few surprises and that includes the X80 Pro+ as well. The flagship of the series didn't join its siblings today and will be announced sometime in Q3 this year. For now, the X80 Pro and the X80 would have to do. vivo X80 Pro It seems like vivo has been taking notes from Oppo and is releasing the X80 Pro in two versions - a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered one and a Dimensity 9000 option as well. Since the announcement event was...

Apple ups its iPhone 13 Pro series orders in light of increased demand

The Elec reports that Apple has increased its order for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max this quarter. And that's mainly because the demand for the more expensive Pro series is getting higher than initially anticipated. In the first quarter of this year, Apple ordered just a million of the smaller iPhone 13 Pro while the Max was produced in 3.5 million units. Starting Q2 2022, however, the standard Pro sees a whopping increase to 8 million orders, whereas the Pro Max sees a bump to 6.5 million. That makes a 10 million increase over the last quarter. This is good news for Apple...

Oppo announces the Oppo K10 5G and the K10 Pro in China

Oppo released the vanilla K10 last month and is now introducing the upper-tier K10 5G and the K10 Pro. Both handsets just debuted in China and there's no word on international availability yet. Oppo K10 Pro The Pro version of the phone is built around a 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate and is advertised to reach 800 nits and even 1,300 nits peak brightness in some scenarios like watching HDR content, for example. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 888 from last year paired with either 8GB or 12GB RAM. The...

Oppo Reno7 5G in for review

This is the Oppo Reno7 5G and it's the latest arrival at GSMArena HQ. While we're going through our review testing procedure, here's an unboxing to pass the time. The Reno7 5G comes with a 65W charger, a USB-A to USB-C cable, SIM tool, and a nice case. Here's the Reno7 5G, sitting in the middle here, pictured next to the Reno7 (non-5G), on the left, and the Reno7 Lite all the way on the right. The family resemblance is clear with the squarish camera island on the back and 6.43-inch AMOLED with a left-placed punch-hole camera on the front. Oppo Reno7, Oppo Reno7 5G, Oppo...

Week 16 in review: OnePlus Ace, Realme Q5 trio debut

Week 16 is in the books and it saw the annoucnement of the OnePlus Ace in China. The mid-ranger is expected to later make its global debut as OnePlus 10R. Realme also delivered new phones to its home market with the Q5 lineup spanning the Q5i, Q5 and Q5 Pro. In rumorland most talk revolved around the upcoming iPhone 14 lineup - we saw molds depicing their sizes and heard rumors that BOE will supply part of the panels for the two cheaper models. Famed analyst Kuo predicted that we'll see the entire lineup come with autofocus selfie cameras in a first for Apple. Those are the...

Top 10 trending phones of week 16

Samsung's Galaxy A53 keeps its lead in our trending chart, extending its streak to five weeks. The just announced OnePlus Ace put in a spirited fight, but had to settle for second place in the end. The Redmi Note 11 retained its third spot, while the Galaxy S22 Ultra missed out on a podium position this time around. Samsung Galaxy A73 slipped to fifth, while another new arrival, the Xiaomi Civi 1S took sixth. Then we have the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, follwed by the Galaxy A52s and Xiaomi 12 Pro. The final spot goes to the Galaxy A13, leaving the vivo X Note and Poco F4 GT...

YouTube comments have a big spam problem

Our YouTube channel recently hit another milestone - 1.5 million subscribers and counting with over 325 million total views. That’s just two years after we reached 1 million subs and we are forever grateful for your continued support over the past 15 years of us making YouTube videos. We are always open to new ideas and value our community and their input. Your comments on our videos are a great form of feedback - we can tell what you liked and what could be improved for future projects and we try to read as many of them as possible. 1.5 million subscribers and...

Weekly poll: are you all-in on the OnePlus 10R/Ace or will you pass?

The sequel to the OnePlus 9R arrived this week. In China it will be known as the “OnePlus Ace”, but it will be known as the OnePlus 10R in India, where it will launch next week. As you probably already know, this is a rebranded Realme GT Neo3, so the hardware is familiar. Earlier this month, the GT Neo3 got an overwhelming positive response in a weekly poll. Here we are again – will the 10R or Ace or whatever you want to call it get as much love? OnePlus 10R aka OnePlus Ace Note that there are some differences between the Realme and the OnePlus, mostly on the software side. Are...

Flashback: iOS 4 adds multitasking, FaceTime and other important features

Flashback articles often focus on hardware features. For example, in the iPhone 4 story we talked about the new Retina Display, the upgraded camera, the glass and metal sandwich build and so on. But software can be just as important as hardware, if not more so. The iPhone 4 launched with iOS 4, which introduced FaceTime video calling paired with Apple's first front-facing camera. However, the iOS 4 launch meant a lot to owners of older iPhones too, since it made their devices much better. In fact, iOS 4 may be one of the most important releases for the platform. First, we have to...

Weekly poll results: Oppo F21 Pro pair fails to impress

Given how the global economy has been going lately, it’s understandable that people are price sensitive. Which is bad news for Oppo’s new F21 Pro duo, whose hardware doesn’t quite justify their ₹20,000+ price tags. The results from last week’s poll show that there may be some hope for the Oppo F21 Pro 5G. It found a small group of supporters, even at its current price. And if it gets a price drop, even more people could warm up to it. As it stands, ₹27,000 can buy you a better screen, better chipset, better camera and better battery. Okay, maybe not all at once, but you can have several...

Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G in for review

The Oppo Reno7 Lite 5G was introduced earlier this month with a Snapdragon 695 chipset. The name will be mostly seen in European markets, while in Asia it will be known as Oppo Reno7 Z 5G. We now have a unit to review and it is the prettier Rainbow-colored version. It has a lovely design that plays with light in such a way that the colors appear different when looked at from various angles. The unit comes with a 33W charger and the appropriate cable. The Reno7 Lite is an impressively light device with flat sides and a 6.43” screen that makes it refreshingly easy to handle. The front...

Infinix Smart 6 launching in India on April 27

The Infinix Smart 6 unveiled last October will debut in India on April 27. It's powered by the Unisoc SC9863A SoC and runs Android 11 (Go Edition) with XOS 7.6 on top. Gali gali mein shor hai, SMART 6 mein #ZyadaSeMore64 hai.Smart desh ka SMART phone coming at a never before price. Launching on 27th April only on @Flipkart Know more: https://t.co/0VxxGjweKc pic.twitter.com/SBpFNpoTef— Infinix India (@InfinixIndia) April 23, 2022 The smartphone has 2GB RAM and 32GB storage onboard, but the Indian model will come with 64GB storage, and you'll also be able to expand the RAM virtually by...

iQOO Z6 Pro 5G's specs detailed ahead of April 27 launch

iQOO introduced the iQOO Z6 5G in India last month and it's set to launch its Pro model in the Asian country next week - on April 27. iQOO previously said that the Z6 Pro 5G will be "India's fastest smartphone in 25K segment," and it will come with the Snapdragon 778G SoC and 66W fast charging. Now, just a few days ahead of the event, iQOO has detailed more specs of the Z6 Pro 5G through Amazon.in to build hype around it. The iQOO Z6 Pro 5G will pack a 6.44" FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz screen refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness, and HDR10+...

Poco Watch is coming on April 26, leaks online with Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition

Last week, Poco announced that it's holding an event on April 26 to unveil the Poco F4 GT. Now the company has announced it will introduce two more products at the event on Tuesday - one is the Poco Watch, and another is what it's calling its "first customized product with Genshin Impact!" which could be the Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition TWS earphones that leaked online. Poco will unveil its first AIoT product and Genshin Impact product on April 26 The Poco Buds Pro Genshin Impact Edition's leaked images reveal that the buds and the charging case will come in red color with...

LG V60 ThinQ is now receiving Android 12 in the US

LG may have withdrawn from the smartphone market entirely, but the Korean company has been oddly nice about software support, not wanting to let down its customers. So it announced that it would update select models to Android 12 and even to Android 13, and the rollouts for the Velvet have already started. And now a new LG device is joining this party. We're talking about the LG V60 ThinQ in the US, and specifically those units that were sold by T-Mobile. Multiple reports on Reddit have surfaced from people owning this device, and receiving the update to Android 12. That's excellent...

vivo X80 full specs leak

A couple of days ago the full specs of vivo's upcoming X80 Pro leaked, and today the vanilla X80 has received the same treatment. Not just that, but we have some renders of the phone to go with the specs too. The X80 is said to come with a 6.78-inch 1080p 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC at the helm, 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256 or 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, and a 32 MP front-facing camera. On the rear there's a triple camera system, with a 50 MP 1/1.56" main sensor with f/1.75 aperture, a 12 MP ultrawide, and a 12 MP...

Samsung wants to get in on the Apple M2 chip production

Apple's current M1 silicon is used in its MacBook, Mac and iPad lineup so the company needs quite a bit of those chips. By extension, this means that whoever gets in on Apple's M1 chip supply chain is up for some serious financial gains. Samsung is one of those suppliers for Apple and is producing FC-BGA substrates that are crucial for modern high-density chips with circuit connections. Naturally, the Korean tech giant wants in on the M2 chip production as well. The so-called Samsung Electro-Mechanics arm is pretty close to striking a deal with Apple to produce the same FC-BGA...