Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is now official

Back in mid-August a bunch of certifications were issued for the Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro, signifying its imminent launch, and today Samsung has indeed made it official. Ruggedness is the name of the game with this one, and definitely its main selling point. The device comes with a 10.1-inch 1920x1200 TFT LCD touchscreen with Gorilla Glass 5 on top, an unnamed "6nm Octa-Core Processor" that is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G according to the Google Play Console, either 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, microSD card support, and a 7,600 mAh replaceable battery....

Apple releases iOS 12.5.6, fixing security issue for older devices

Today Apple has issued a new software update, but this one is a bit special, as it's intended for the older models that the company doesn't support anymore - not with its latest iOS builds at least. We're talking about iOS 12.5.6, which is already going out to those iPhones and iPads stuck on the iOS 12 branch, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, original iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and even the 6th gen iPod touch. The new update's build number is 16H71, and it addresses a security vulnerability in WebKit which leads to arbitrary code execution and Apple says...

Oppo Reno8 and Reno8 Pro arrive in Europe, Oppo Pad Air and accessories tag along

Oppo is launching several devices in Europe today – two Reno phones, its first tablet in Western Europe and a few accessories. These aren’t new products, just new to the region. Let’s start with the Oppo Reno8 and Reno8 Pro. These were first unveiled in July in India after a similar but not identical Reno8 series launched in China. These are the same as the ones in India. The Reno8 and Reno8 Pro are powered by Dimensity 1300 and Dimensity 8100-Max chips, respectively. Both have high refresh rate AMOLED displays (6.4” 90Hz for the vanilla and 6.7” 120Hz for the Pro). Also, both pack...

Huawei confirms that the Mate 50 phones will feature cameras with variable aperture

Huawei has officially confirmed one of the most interesting rumors about the upcoming Mate 50 series before the September 6 announcement – the phones will feature a variable aperture on their cameras (presumably only the main camera). Almost all phones these days have fixed apertures with rare exceptions and even those usually switch between two settings. Huawei kept it vague, but according to rumors the phones will be able to dial in the aperture smoothly between f/1.4 and f/4. This will give users control over the depth of field (the bigger the f-number, the deeper the DoF), but...

Asus ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate's images leak, revealing design

Asus introduced the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro last month, which will be joined by the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate on September 19. While Asus has only said that it's unveiling the ROG Phone 6D Ultimate on next 19th, we now know there's a vanilla 6D as well that's appeared in leaked images with the Ultimate model. The ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate look similar to the non-D models. The regular 6D - like the ROG Phone 6 - has an illuminated logo on the back, whereas the 6D Ultimate - like ROG Phone 6 Pro - sports a (possibly OLED) display. Asus ROG Phone 6D...

Samsung Galaxy A04s arrives with 90Hz HD+ display, 50MP camera

The Galaxy A series has a new junior member – a sequel to the A03s from last year and an upgrade to the recent A04. The new model appeared in Northern Europe without a launch party, so details on availability are still to be announced. The Samsung Galaxy A04s is very much an entry-level phone, but it is a capable one. It arrives with Android 12 and One UI Core 4.1, a parred back version of Samsung’s custom UI. The company is mum on the chipset, but we believe it is the Exynos 850. With eight Cortex-A55 cores it is faster than the Helio P35 of the A03s from last year and it is an 8nm...

Oppo A57s and A57e go official: Similar phones with different cameras

Oppo has added two new smartphones to its A57 lineup, called A57s and A57e, which are similar smartphones with a few differences. Oppo A57s Let's talk about the Oppo A57s first. It's powered by the Helio G35 SoC, runs Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1, and comes in a single 4GB/64GB memory configuration. However, the RAM expansion feature allows you to virtually add 4GB extra RAM using the smartphone's internal storage, and the handset also has a microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. The Oppo A57s is built around a 6.56" LCD of HD+ resolution. It's protected by Panda Glass...

DIZO Watch R Talk and Watch D Talk are launching on September 7

Realme's TechLife brand DIZO has announced it will unveil two new smartwatches on September 7 in India at noon local time, dubbed the Watch R Talk and Watch D Talk. The DIZO Watch R Talk appears to be the more expensive of the two. It features a 1.3" circular AMOLED screen and has voice call support. DIZO says it will come with a single-chipset calling that consumes less power and ensures a stable connection. DIZO doesn't reveal anything else about the Watch R Talk, but the promo page set up by Indian online retailer Flipkart on its website tells us more about the smartwatch. For...

New Pixel 7 series to support Bluetooth LE Audio (LC3 codec)

New findings by 9to5Google suggest that the new Google Pixel 7 series (and future Pixel 7a) may support a new Bluetooth codec. Android 13 brought support for ‘Bluetooth LE Audio’ using the LC3 codec. The new codec brings improvements to the overall listening experience and sound quality. In the findings, a recent Android code change uncovered a particular XML file labeled “le_audio_codec_setting.xml”. A message exchange mentions this XML file is associated with ‘P22’ and ‘P23a’. The former identifier refers to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro while ‘P23a” refers to a future Pixel 7a model that’s yet...

One UI 5.0 beta based on Android 13 reaches the Galaxy S21 family

Earlier this month, Samsung opened up the public beta for One UI 5 based on Android 13 for the Galaxy S22 series, and today this is now also jumping to the Galaxy S21 devices. So far, the beta program seems to have been started for these in Korea and the UK. Enrolling requires using the Samsung Members app, locating the prominent One UI 5.0 beta program banner inside it, tapping that, and registering your details and device. Once that's done, it's normally only a few minutes' wait until you'll get an update notification. The beta in question is labeled as build G99xBXXU5ZVHE, where...

Next iPhone SE to look like the iPhone XR, iPhone 14 Pro to get new ultrawide camera

The next iPhone SE will finally drop its current design and switch to one that will allegedly be identical to that of the iPhone XR from 2018. That is, if a new rumor on the matter is to be believed. Its source is Jon Prosser, talking on the Geared Up podcast, and he has provided reliable information in the past, so maybe this does in fact pan out. But you probably shouldn't get the bubbly ready just yet, as there was a new iPhone SE launched earlier this year, and it came two years after its predecessor. And thus, if Apple keeps the same release pacing for this series, it means the new...

vivo V25e goes official with Helio G99, color-changing design, and 64MP camera

vivo announced the V25 and V25 Pro about a couple of weeks ago, and now the company has added a third member to the lineup, dubbed vivo V25e. The vivo V25e is powered by the Helio G99 SoC, runs Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12, and comes in a single 8GB/256GB configuration. And if you want more storage, you can expand it up to 1TB via microSD card. The V25e is built around a 6.44" FullHD+ 90Hz AMOLED screen having a peak brightness of 1,300 nits. It also has a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication and a notch for the 32MP selfie camera. Around the back, you get a...

Samsung Display to provide over 80% of all screens for iPhone 14 series

Samsung Display is once again dominating the panel shipment for iPhones, reported Ross Young from DSCC (Display Supply Chain Consultants). According to internal info, Apple procured 82% of panels from Samsung, 12% from the Korean company LG Display and the other 6% from the Chinese BOE. Apple iPhone 14 series screen deliveries The iPhone 14 Pro Max units will have only Samsung panels at the beginning, the report revealed. Apparently, LG is struggling to keep up with the demand and has “technical challenges”, and will begin providing screens as early as September. The Chinese...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 survives durability tests

Just as we wrapped our review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, JerryRigEverything’s durability test of the same device drops. Construction and structural integrity of the Z Fold4 remains unchanged over the Z Fold3, except for the update from Gorilla Glass Victus to Victus Plus on the external display. The Z Fold4 is still IPX8 water resistant, and the internal display is still protected by a plastic cover. Gorilla Glass Victus Plus didn’t have any additional scratch-resistant properties, as the external display still scratched at a level 6 (of Moh’s scale of hardness) with deeper grooves...

Sony announces it will acquire Savage Game Studios to strengthen its mobile offerings

In a press release Monday morning, Sony announced it will be acquiring Savage Game Studios under its newly formed PlayStation Studios Mobile Divison – which develops games for mobile and is independent of Sony’s console development team. Savage Game Studios has offices in Helsinki and Berlin and the team is already working on an unannounced “AAA mobile live service action game. The company’s co-founders have previously worked with mobile game studios Rovio, Zynga, Supercell, Wargaming, and Insomniac. I’m thrilled to welcome Savage Game Studios. They join a new independent PlayStation...

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 video review is now up

Samsung's newest large foldable is the Galaxy Z Fold4, and it just went on sale last Friday. It's the new hot item if you want a phone that folds into a mini tablet and don't live in China where you'd have a lot more options. Elsewhere, at least so far, it's pretty much Samsung or bust, so how good of a phone is this anyway? That's what we explored in depth in our comprehensive written review of the Galaxy Z Fold4, which you shouldn't miss if you're interested in this device. If you want to only hear the key bullet points, however, then our newly released video review is just the thing for...

Huawei Mate 50 Pro is bringing back the notch

Huawei will introduce the Mate 50 series on September 6 and the leak train is picking up the pace. We expect the Mate 50 Pro to have a wide notch, at least as wide as on the Mate 20 Pro, according to leaked photos of a protective glass cover. Huawei Mate 50 Pro protector Now reliable Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station says the front will have a “1.5K curved screen”, with 1.5K being a term incorrectly used in China for displays that are between QHD (wrongly named 2K) and FullHD. The first smartphone on the market with such screen was the Redmi K50 Ultra, with a resolution of...

Motorola Edge 30 Neo color options leak

A while back we came across a Geekbench listing for the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 Neo (aka Edge 30 Lite) and today we have more details on the phone’s design thanks to a series of new images of the phone in all four of it color options. Evan Blass and 91mobiles are bringing us the Black Onyx, Very Peri, Aqua Foam, and Ice Palace colors of the Edge 30 Neo. Motorola Edge 30 Neo design and color options Motorola Edge 30 Neo is expected to debut with a 6.28-inch pOLED with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will likely launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 chipset...

Apple trademarks “Reality One” for its mixed reality headset

Apple will likely use Reality in its naming for the upcoming mixed reality headset as per a new series of patents. A new Bloomberg report details three separate patent fillings for Reality One, Reality Pro and Reality Processor. These are the likely names for the two versions of the long-rumored Apple MR/AR headset and its processing unit. Older applications also revealed a realityOS patent filling which is most likely for the headset’s OS. Possible names for Apple's mixed reality headsets The US Trademark and Patent Office shows Immersive Health Solutions as the patent filer for...

Samsung to deliver major update for Galaxy S22 series' cameras

Samsung announced today that its new software update for the Galaxy S22 series will bring a number of improvements to the trio's cameras. Hyperlapse videos will be enabled for the telephoto camera, and the QR scanner will be improved for easier navigation. Samsung camera app improvements The Hyperlapse option in the Camera app offered recording with the wide and ultrawide cameras, but now a third 3x option is coming. The company also confirmed Astro Hyperlapse is currently in development - a cool feature that will allow users to have even more artistic photos of the night...

Week 34 in review: Xperia 5 IV coming on September 1, iPhone 14 on September 7

Another week down, let's take a look back at the top stories. Apple confirmed its iPhone 14 series announcement will happen on September 7. The lineup will almost certainly include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Rumor has it the Pros will get the new A16 Bionic, ProMotion displays, the new pill-shaped punch hole Face ID instead of the notch, a new selfie camera with AF, and a new 48MP main camera with 8K video. The non-Pro's will retain the A15 Bionic, have 60Hz displays, and likely the camera setup of the iPhone 13...

Our Google Pixel 6a video review is up

Google finally released its mid-range offering from the Pixel 6 lineup and we couldn't miss reviewing it. Despite the Pixel 6a being marketed as a midranger, many of the phone's aspects are flagship-worthy. It has a bright OLED panel, albeit 60Hz, a flagship Tensor chipset and a nice set of capable cameras. We have every detail of the phone explored in our written review, but we totally understand those that would rather watch the highlights summed up on video as well. Ricky delivers all the highs and lows of the Pixel 6a in just under 9 minutes.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 in for review

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 has landed at HQ and we've got an unboxing for you. It comes with a case for the rear glass panel, complete with an adjustable kickstand, a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle, a 67W charger, and a cable. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 is among the thinnest foldables around. It measures 5.4mm when unfolded, and 11.2mm when folded. Compare that to the Galaxy Z Fold4's 6.3mm/15.8mm, and the Xiaomi phone feels thin as air. There's a lot to say about the Mix Fold 2 in comparison to the Galaxy Z Fold4. The Xiaomi foldable has a conventional-feeling outer display with a 21:9 aspect, which...

Xiaomi Smart Speaker IR Control review

The Smart Speaker IR Control is Xiaomi's latest audio product, at least in the Indian market. It's a modestly priced device for its category with one interesting new feature; it lets you control devices around your house with just your voice, as long as they work with an IR remote. Design The Xiaomi Smart Speaker is a relatively compact device, measuring 14cm tall and 9.5cm across. It is made out of matte black plastic that does unfortunately show dust quite readily and requires regular cleaning. On the front is a four character seven-segment LED display that mostly just...

Weekly poll: is the Honor 70 the right midranger for you?

Earlier this week Honor brought over its Honor 70 to the UK market after it debuted in China earlier in the year and the phone is expected to arrive in more regions in the coming weeks. At £479.99 for the 8/128 GB trim and £529.99 for the 8/256 GB model Honor is having big goals for its new workhorse, but does it have what it takes to be your next phone? The Android midrange segment is arguably the busiest area in the smartphone market with plenty of great options from a variety of makers. The big names like Samsung, Xiaomi and the BBK group routinely offer great devices that come with...

Realme 9i 5G hands-on

Realme launched the 9i in January and followed up with the 5G version last week. It has Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, and Metallica Gold color options, but Realme is currently only selling the latter two models, with the blue variant coming at some later point. We got a chance to spend some time with the Metallica Gold version, so here are our first-hand impressions. The Realme 9i 5G comes in a yellow-colored box similar to its 4G counterpart, including a protective case, a SIM card ejector tool, a USB-C cable, an 18W power adapter, and some paperwork. The Realme 9i 5G is built...

Weekly poll results: Most of you are excited about Android 13 as long as your phone gets it

Android 13 is an exciting update for most users according to your answers to last week’s poll. The majority of you are eager to test out the latest version of Android with its new Material You customization options and new security features. Sadly, nearly 26% of respondents say their phones won’t get Android 13. OS fragmentation is still one of Android’s weak points and plenty of devices launched in the past two years won’t receive the new update at all. For the rest, the update is either several weeks or months away depending on the manufacturer and class of device. Some makers like...

Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 in for review

The Huawei MateBook X Pro is the company's most premium laptop line and we have the 2022 model at the office today! The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022 is a sight to behold. Ever since Huawei introduced the thin-and-light MateBook X Pro series back in 2017, they've been one of the prettiest machines. We're talking MacBook Air 2022 bezels back in 2017. But this year, Huawei finally made some changes to the design, which we'll go over right after we get the unboxing out of the way. The MateBook X Pro 2022 comes in the same-looking white retail box with a USB-C to USB-C cable and a new 90W...

Apple Watch Pro to be announced during the September 7 event

As most of you probably already know, Apple is going to announce the next generation of iPhones during an event on September 7, but alongside the phones, some industry analysts believe that a smartwatch will also be revealed. This one is going to be slightly different than the standard Apple Watch - it's going to be more premium, with a different design and considerably bigger display too. It will likely be called Apple Watch Pro and according to a supply chain analysis, it's going to feature a flat display design with really subtle curvature towards the edges, which in turn might also...

OnePlus 10T gets OxygenOS A.06 update fixes some bugs, improves camera

About a week after its first software update, the OnePlus 10T is now receiving a second one that aims to optimize some things under the hood as well as improve the camera experience. Keep in mind that this is a staged rollout, so some users may have to wait a couple of days for their OTA update to arrive. The software is being pushed to the global and Indian units and improves general system stability and optimizes quite a bit of stuff, including apps in the background, the display and the fingerprint reader. The camera is also being improved, mainly in portrait mode and the...

Google's Tensor 3 CPU and Samsung's Exynos 1380 reportedly in the works

As per a report from GalaxyClub, Google and Samsung are already working on a third-generation Tensor SoC, which should power next year's Pixel 8 lineup. On the one hand, it's no surprise that Google and Samsung will continue to work on their joint venture but on the other, it's not the first time Google has killed a project or two. After all, the first-generation Tensor chipset isn't exactly on par with the competition from Qualcomm and Apple. Things may change in the future, though. The Tensor's advantage, however, is that Google has the freedom to tailor the SoC to its needs. Its...

OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones launched in India

As promised, OnePlus today launched the OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones in India. They come in a single black color and are designed after the Bullets Wireless Z neckband-style Bluetooth earphones. The Nord Wired Earphones pack 9.2mm dynamic drivers and have a sound cavity of 0.42cc. These come with a 3.5mm connector, and OnePlus bundles a total of three pairs of silicone tips (small, medium, large) for passive noise cancellation. You also get an inline mic with button controls, and the earphones also have magnets that allow you to play/pause the audio. OnePlus Nord Wired...

Asus Zenfone 9 Android 13 beta program announced

Asus has announced the Android 13 beta program for the Zenfone 9 launched last month with Android 12. Those interested can apply for the beta program by navigating to their Zenfone 9's Settings > System > System update menu, clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner, and then clicking on "Enroll in the Beta Test Program." After that, click on "Agree", sign up for the Asus member account if you don't have one already, fill in the beta test application, and click "Submit." If your application is accepted, you will be informed via email and receive the Android 13 beta on your...

Samsung reveals the rigorous tests its foldable phones go through

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 make their market debut today, but even though they are the fourth generation foldable phones by the company a lot of people still have concerns about their durability. To further ease those off Samsung shared a video showing some of the tests they have undergone before been deemed fit for release. The short 100-second clip reveals all the rigorous tests that the foldables go through, including multiple button pressing, folding and unfolding, and testing their water resistance. Check out the cool video: Reliability is key for Samsung, as the...

Oppo A77s gathers certifications in preparation for a global launch

Oppo launched A77 with 5G connectivity in June, followed by an LTE-only version in August. A third phone is joining the family and it is preparing for a truly global launch, as it was certified in three different markets in different regions - Thailand, India, and the European Union. The phone has model number CPH2473 and NBTC, the Thai regulatory for Broadcasting and Communications also posted the A77s name. The same device is allowed to operate in the EU and we also learned it will have Color OS 12.1, likely meaning there is Android 12 underneath. Oppo A77s...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 go on open sale today

Samsung’s fourth-generation foldables are now on open sale in over 40 countries around the world. The Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4 are now available for open sale across South Korea, India, Europe, the US and the UK while over 100 additional countries expected to join by next month. We compiled pricing details for the US, EU and the UK here while pricing details for India can be found here. last week, Samsung India celebrated 50,000 pre-orders while the figure in South Korea are reportedly around the 1 million mark. Both of our Galaxy Z Fold4 review and Galaxy Z Flip4 review are now...

New iQOO Z6 arrives with 80W fast charging, Z6x tags along with a 6,000 mAh battery

The iQOO Z6 series have been available for some time in India, and now the vivo sub-brand also brought it home in China. The iQOO Z6 smartphone was announced today with an entirely new specs sheet that has nothing in common with its international namesake, with one of the most impressive features being the 80W fast charging. The event also saw the arrival of the iQOO Z6x which is a more affordable phone but still brings impressive feats, like the 6,000 mAh battery, for example. Img vivo iQOO Z6 The chipset of this iQOO Z6 is a Snapdragon 778G+ and is coupled with either 8 GB or 12...

OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones are launching on August 27

OnePlus currently sells two Nord-branded earphones in India - Nord Buds and Nord Buds CE. These will be joined by a third pair of Nord earphones tomorrow, dubbed OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones. As already evident from the name, these are wired earphones, unlike the Nord Buds and Nord Buds CE which are wireless. They come in black color and have a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you don't need a USB-C adapter to use them with devices that don't have an audio jack. OnePlus Nord Wired Earphones The Nord Wired Earphones have a sound cavity of 0.42cc and pack 9.2mm dynamic drivers. They...

T-Mobile and SpaceX are teaming up to beam 5G directly to your phone from space

T-Mobile and SpaceX held an announcement event at Starbase located in Boca China, Texas. In this surprise event, the companies announced a vision for the future where dead zones would effectively be eliminated by using SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to provide backup coverage in areas where there’s otherwise no terrestrial cellular coverage. Areas like national parks, remote locations in the US, or out in the ocean. The livestream started with a video presentation of folks who live, work, and play in the most remote areas of the United States. For these people, not having a cell signal could...

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to feature the same camera design as its predecessor

It may sound a bit too early for Galaxy S23 Ultra leaks but this one comes from a pretty reliable source, Ice Universe. The Samsung tipster says that the company has settled on a design and it's the same one as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Supposedly, that's the case with the rear camera design, at least. And it kind of makes sense because it was well-received and it's easy to distinguish it from the rest of the Galaxy S22 phones in the family. The new report seems to be in line with the previous one from Ice Universe claiming that the overall design and dimensions will remain...

Sony Xperia 5 IV launching on September 1

Sony is hosting a new launch event on September 1 where we’re expecting to see the debut of the Xperia 5 IV. The event is scheduled to take place from 4PM Japan time/9AM CEST and will be live-streamed on the official Sony Xperia YouTube channel. Sony teamed up with artist Cat Burns who shot and recorded her latest music video on the “new Xperia” phone though she didn’t explicitly mention it’s the Xperia 5 IV. Based on rumors and a more recent FCC certification Xperia 5 IV will debut with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and a camera setup similar to the outgoing Xperia 5 III with...

Xiaomi Redmi phones to ship without chargers too

Xiaomi announced a new Redmi Note 11SE in India yesterday and while most of the coverage is centered around the phone’s specs, Xiaomi India’s official page confirms the phone will ship without a charger. Xiaomi stopped bundling chargers with its phones starting with the Mi 11 last year but this would mark the first time a Redmi phone ships without a charger. Redmi Note 11SE package contents We can see the package contents for the Note 11 SE include the phone, a USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card. All other Redmi phones sold via Xiaomi...

Honor Magic4 Pro becomes an exclusive sponsor to Genshin Impact at Gamescom 2022

Gamescom 2022 is taking place right now in Cologne, and one major smartphone announcement came from Honor’s camp. The company’s flagship, the Honor Magic4 Pro, is the exclusive smartphone partner of HoYoverse for the new Version 3.0 update of Genshin Impact. The partnership means attendees at the trade fair can test the expansion pack on Honor smartphones. According to the developers, Genshin Impact Version 3.0 unlocks access to a massive Sumeru region and some playable Dendro characters. The game also runs at 120Hz now. Source

vivo V25 Pro goes on sale in India

The vivo V25 Pro unveiled last week is now available for purchase in India through vivo's official Indian website, Flipkart, and partner retail stores across the country. The V25 Pro comes in Pure Black and Sailing Blue colors and has two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB priced at INR35,999 ($451/€451) and INR39,999 ($501/€501), respectively. The vivo V25 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 1300 SoC and runs Android 12-based Funtouch OS 12 out of the box. It's built around a 6.56" 120Hz FullHD+ curved AMOLED screen with a punch hole for the 32MP selfie camera and a fingerprint reader...

Huawei Mate 50 series certified by 3C with 66W fast charging, to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Soon after Huawei confirmed the Mate 50 series will launch on September 6, more Mate 50 news arrives including charging speeds, a camera feature, and the expected chipset. The certification lists three unique Mate 50 models, purported to be the Huawei Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS Porsche Design. They are listed to support charging speeds of up to 66W (11V @ 6A) as well as 10W (5V @ 2A) and 40W (10V @ 4A). In another report from Digital Chat Station via Weibo, there’s word of a fourth Huawei Mate 50E model that is to be powered by the Snapdragon 778G. Meanwhile, the Huawei...

Fitbit launches Sense 2, Versa 4, and Inspire 3 wearables

Today Fitbit has officially introduced its "fall lineup", refreshing its two most high-end smartwatches alongside the Inspire 3 fitness tracker. The Google-owned company chose to subtly evolve the designs of the Versa 4 and Sense 2, opting to eschew any revolutionary changes this year in that department. Well, unless you count the physical button replacing the capacitive one from last year. The theme pretty much continues on the inside as well. Compared to its predecessor, the Sense 2 gets all-day stress management thanks to its new continuous EDA sensor. This can make you aware of...

Huawei Mate Xs 2 finally arrives in the United Kingdom

Huawei announced the global rollout of its latest foldable, the Mate Xs 2, back in May. Italy and Germany got the phone shortly after, yet it's only now that availability for the UK is detailed. Actual sales begin on September 12. British customers will be able to pre-order the Huawei Mate Xs 2 between August 31 and September 11. There is also a nice little treat for those who do - the company will throw a free Watch GT 3 Pro (46 mm with either a Black fluoroelastomer or a Brown leather strap that costs £300 on its own). The foldable was announced in White, Black, and Violet, but...

Honor teases new wireless earphones ahead of IFA 2022

With IFA Berlin 2022 around the corner Honor is sharing some details for its announcement plans. Honor already teased its announcement lineup which consists of a new phone, laptop, tablet and a pair of wireless earbuds and we now get our first images of the earbuds. Honor's upcoming wireless earbuds While we don’t have a name for the earbuds for now though they do look similar to the Honor Earbuds 3 Pro that we recently reviewed. Honor is testing the buds with a high-frequency head and torso simulator to tweak their output. We don’t have any other info on the buds at the moment...

Asus ROG Phone 6D with Dimensity 9000+ appears on AnTuTu

Asus launched the ROG Phone 6 series back in July, and the Pro phone quickly took the AnTuTu crown by the end of the month. Now an even more powerful version appeared online with slightly better benchmark results, and reports are the new device will be called ROG Phone 6D, powered by a Dimensity 9000+. The score of 1,146,594 for the phone with model number ASUS_AI2203_D may be unofficial and an outlier in AnTuTu terms, but it is still 2-3% more than the very same ROG Phone 6 Pro, powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. More importantly, the CPU scored over 290,000 which is about 15%...

Samsung Galaxy A04 goes official with a 6.5" screen and 50MP camera

Samsung announced the Galaxy A03 last November, and nine months later, the company has quietly unveiled its successor - the Galaxy A04. The Samsung Galaxy A04 looks similar to its predecessor. It sports an Infinity-V display and features two cameras on the back joined by an LED flash. However, the rear cameras aren't placed inside a camera island like the A03, and the flash is now positioned on the right side between the two cameras instead of the first shooter. The display measures 6.5" diagonally and has HD+ resolution. Like the Galaxy A03, the Galaxy A04 also comes with a 5MP...