Tecno Pop 7 Pro quietly launched

Tecno brought a new phone to its African markets called Pop 7 Pro. Retailers in Nigeria and Uganda already have the phone up for sale, even though the company has seemingly forgotten to officially announce it or even add it to its own website. The Pop 7 Pro is a super affordable phone with a Helio A22 chipset. It is actually already available as Spark Go 2023 in other markets. The Pop 7 Pro sports a 6.6” LCD with 720p resolution and a tall 20:9 ratio. It boots Android 12 with HiOS 12 on top, while the large island on the back hosts a 13MP main camera and a QVGA depth sensor. The...

Sony solves PlayStation 5 supply issues ahead of PSVR2 launch

Sony is preparing to launch its second generation VR headset on February 22 and an important part of those preparations is announcing that the PlayStation 5 supply issues are finally over. Fans in the US, UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg can pick up a PS5 online from direct.playstation.com, which also offers games and accessories like the newly launched DualSense Edge controller. This site also has pre-orders for the PSVR2 headset and the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. Of course, the PlayStaion is available through select retailers as...

Manu Kumar Jain leaves Xiaomi

Manu Kumar Jain left Xiaomi, revealed the now-former executive on Twitter. He served the tech company for 9 years and played an integral role in Xiaomi’s rise in India as a leader of the company's operations in the Asian country. In a long letter, Jain revealed he would take some time off before taking on his new professional challenge, ideally in a new industry. Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi Global VP Manu Kumar Jain vacated his position as Global VP at Xiaomi, although his name was lately linked with breaching India’s foreign exchange laws. India’s Enforcement Directorate is looking...

Report: the US is tightening export restrictions to Huawei, targeting 4G and Wi-Fi 6 tech

In 2019 the US placed Huawei on a trade blacklist, which meant that US companies required a special license to continue trading. Licenses were granted to the likes of AMD, Intel and Qualcomm, the latter was allowed to ship 4G-only chipsets (which we have seen in recent Huawei P and Mate series models). Licenses continued to be granted during the early days of President Biden’s administration, but insiders now say that the US is looking to expand the list of banned items. The new additions are said to include 4G tech, Wi-Fi 6 and 7, tech related to artificial intelligence as well as...

Samsung posts record revenue in 2022, but dwindling profits

Samsung published its financial results for the final quarter of 2022 and the fiscal year, and once again, it managed to reach record revenue for the full 12 months - KRW 302.23 trillion (about $244 billion). This is an 8% increase compared with 2021; however, operating profit was KRW 43.38 trillion, 15% less than it was the previous year. The Q4 period was underwhelming for the Korean company, as it recorded a decline in sales in virtually all divisions because of weak demand caused by the global economic slowdown. The Mobile Experience (MX) division saw a 9% YoY decline in...

Realme GT Neo5 with 240W charging is coming on February 9

Realme confirmed the GT Neo5 will be the first smartphone to feature 240W fast charging, and now we know it will be announced on February 9. The brand revealed the launch will take place in China at 2PM local time. Official information on the phone is scarce, but we do have plenty of rumors from trustworthy leaksters. The GT Neo5 is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, although we might see a version with Dimensity 8200 that supports “just” 150W fast charging. Other reports mentioned a 50MP main camera with an IMX890 sensor and OIS, something we’ve seen in the...

Poco X5 Pro India launch date is now official

The Poco X5 Pro will be officially announced for the Indian market on February 6 at 5:30 PM local time. This information comes straight from Poco India itself, via its official Twitter account, so the rumors did pan out. Not just that, but the leaked image we showed you last week is indeed the one that is being used to reveal the unveiling date and time. And the star of the show, aside from the upcoming phone itself, is Hardik Pandya, a very popular Indian cricketer. His involvement with the Poco X5 Pro's launch was first leaked about two weeks ago, when he was spotted taking a call on the...

Honor confirms MWC event on February 27 for Magic 5 series, Magic Vs global launch

As anticipated, Honor scheduled an event on February 27 during MWC in Barcelona. The company confirmed it will launch the Magic5 series and finally bring the Magic Vs to the global scene. The arrival of the foldable is hardly a surprise, as Tony Ran, President of Honor EU, already promised in an interview the phone will arrive in the first quarter of 2023. The event will begin at 13:30 CET and will be available to follow online. We’ll also have boots on the ground to prepare hands-on impressions on the Magic5 devices as soon as the launch ends. We already handled The Magic Vs after its...

Canalys: 2022 sees China smartphone market decline to worst levels in a decade

Canalys published its latest report on smartphone sales in China regarding the final quarter of 2022 and the full calendar year. The results are bleak, as the market saw a 14% decline in overall shipments, dipping below 300 million units for the first time since 2013. During Q4, Apple was the top maker with a 22% market share, although shipments declined 24%. The significance of the Chinese market is enormous for makers, as it is the biggest in the world - about 25% of all smartphones globally are sold the Asian country. Canalys reveals most vendors have been dealing with inventory...

Samsung One UI 5.1 features leak ahead of Galaxy S23 launch

As if the Samsung Galaxy S23 series leaks so far weren’t detailed enough, we now have a fresh new one about One UI 5.1 and all the new features coming alongside it. WinFuture posted a detailed changelog of the new Samsung OS which will be based on Android 13 just like One UI 5.0. Based on the provided list of new features, One UI 5.1 will be a minor update over the current version, focusing on adding useful tweaks and customization options. Samsung’s new OS will launch on the Galaxy S23 series and later arrive to older models. Samsung One UI 5.1 new features (machine translated from...

Kuo: No new iPads until this year, foldable one coming in 2024

Apple is not planning to launch new iPads until 2024, according to Ming-Chi Kuo's latest notes. The analyst revealed there aren’t going to be any releases in the next “9-12 months,” and first in line for an announcement will be the iPad mini, expected to begin mass production in Q1 2024. Kuo also shared that a foldable iPad is coming in 2024 as well, and the main beneficiary will be Anjie Technology, a Suzhou manufacturer that will make “a carbon fiber kickstand”. The company will “continue benefiting from the growing trends of foldable devices, equipped with kickstands in the future”, and...

OnePlus Ace 2 is launching on February 7 in China

OnePlus is having a big event on February 7 in New Delhi, India, where we expect to see the global versions of the OnePlus 11, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. It will also be the landing stage for the first OnePlus Keyboard, OnePlus Pad tablet, new OnePlus TV Q2 Pro in several sizes, and the OnePlus 11R smartphone. At a separate event in China, OnePlus is launching the OnePlus Ace 2 smartphone, which will be the 11R version for the domestic market with minor software tweaks. OnePlus Ace 2 official renders The OnePlus 11R and OnePlus Ace 2 have the same camera design on the back...

Top 10 trending phones of week 4

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra kept its spot on top of our trending chart ahead of the Unpacked event that is taking place on Wednesday. It's joined on the podium by the entry level Galaxy A14 and another yet-to-be announced phone, the Poco X5 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra takes the fourth spot, while the Galaxy A53 makes it four smartphones by the Korean company among the top 5 most frequently checked in our database. A couple of iPhones follow with the long-in-the tooth iPhone XR surprisingly edging the current flagship iPhone 14 Pro Max for the sixth positions. Behind those two...

Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8 review

Introduction Acefast isn’t a name you hear often in the wireless earbuds market but its latest TWS earbuds bring a flashy transparent design, an LED display on the case and six bold color options which piqued our attention. The Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8 are in for review and we’ll be taking a detailed look into what they offer. Acefast T8 certainly stand out in terms of design and they offer some neat bundled accessories. They feature Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, 10mm drivers and support the SBS and AAC audio codecs. The battery life is rated at up to 30 hours of use with the...

Week 4 in review: Galaxy S23 series prices revealed, camera samples arrive

Next week we'll finally witness the unveiling of the Galaxy S23 series alongside the Galaxy Book3 laptops. But for now, it's back to regular leaks as we recap the last week's stories. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will all be slightly more expensive than their predecessors were (only the Galaxy S23+' starting Indian price is lower than last year's S22+ was but that's unofficial). We saw an unboxing of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which only reaffirmed what we already knew - the phone comes without a charger or cable. We also got some camera samples, showcasing the Night...

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the UK, the US and India

January is an interesting time in the smartphone world – the first next-gen flagships are just starting to hit the market, others are yet to come. And with their replacements months (or even weeks) away, older flagship and premium phones are about as cheap as they are going to get while still being somewhat current. We have picked out deals from several regions, and included some tablet, smartwatch and headset offers too. Use the links below to jump to your region: Germany The UK USA India Germany The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will probably never see a...

Samsung's Galaxy S23 Unpacked - what to expect

Samsung's first Unpacked event for 2023 is nearly upon us and despite the myriad of leaks that have taken most of the curiosity away from us, it's still one of the most important events the year. So let's summarize all of the leaks to get a better idea of what we expect. Galaxy S23 series We'll see the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with the S23 and S23+, and likely some new laptops. It's very unlikely we'll see new tablets, and extremely unlikely for any smartwatch and headphone announcements. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will carry on the design of its predecessor, but it will come in...

Weekly poll: are Motorola's new mid-range and entry level phones hot or not?

Motorola unveiled five new mid-range and entry level smartphones earlier this week – the Moto G73 and G53, the Moto G23, G13 and E13. The two higher end G-series models now flaunt 5G connectivity (which the G72 and G52 lacked), the other three stick to 4G. Moto G73 • Moto G53 • Moto G23 • Moto G13 • Moto E13 Before we dive into the details for each phone, here are the prices for the new models, so that you have context when looking at what features each phone offers: Moto G73 (8/256GB) - €300 Moto G53 (4/128GB) - €250 Moto G23 (4/64GB) - €230 Moto G13...

Weekly poll results: Wired charging needs to be super fast, wireless not so much

After we posted last week’s poll about smartphone charging speeds, we kept an eye on it. After a few hours the 15-30 minutes and 30-45 minutes options were evenly matched, both outpacing the other answers in the poll. But then things started to turn. In a surprising result the poll ended with the 15 minutes or less option on top and by quite a margin too. People have really warmed up to fast charging. The 15-30 and 30-45 minute answers are still evenly matched, but they fell well behind the super fast option. As usual there were concerns about the negative effects on battery longevity...

Flashback: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite punched above its weight

By early 2020 the Galaxy S10 series was preparing to retire. A year earlier it had introduced the world’s first 5G phone and brought the surprisingly popular S10e model along with the usual S10 vanilla and plus phones. But there was just enough time for one last hurrah before the S20 series launched in February. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite was announced in early February 2020 and went on sale a month later, just days before the official introduction of the S20 models. In some ways it was a prototype for the Galaxy S20 FE – it used older but still premium hardware and it cost less than the...

Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4 are receiving Android 13-based MIUI 14

Xiaomi has released Android 13-based MIUI 14 stable update for the Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4. The update for the 11T comes with firmware version MIUI 14.0.3.0 TKWMIXM, whereas the update for Poco F4 has firmware MIUI 14.2.0 TLMEUXM. Both require a download of about 3.5GB. However, the MIUI 14 rollout is currently exclusive to users enrolled in the Mi Pilot program. And while the update is seeding for the 11T globally, its rollout for the Poco F4 is limited to Europe. MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 11T • MIUI 14 for Poco F4 The update comes with the December 2022 Android security patch and the...

Coca-Cola Phone could be a special edition Realme 10 Pro

We've been hearing about a Coca-Cola-branded smartphone for the past few days, which was expected to be a special edition Realme 10 or 10 Pro given its resemblance to these smartphones and Realme teasing a collaboration with Coca-Cola. Now a tweet by Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth suggests the Coca-Cola Phone (not the confirmed name) will be a special edition Realme 10 Pro. Sheth posted a photo (attached below) of the Realme 10 Pro's Hyperspace Gold version with a reflection of a Coca-Cola can on its rear panel, suggesting the Coca-Cola Phone will be a special edition Realme 10...

Oppo Reno8 T 4G Sunset Orange model poses for the camera, revealing key specs

Oppo will launch the Reno8 T 4G in the Philippines on February 8, and we already know what it looks like since Oppo has listed it on its online store. The company hasn't divulged the Reno8 T 4G's specs, but rumors claim it will be powered by the Helio G99 SoC. And we can confirm that Reno8 T 4G will have the Helio G99 chip at the helm, thanks to live images of the smartphone we received from an anonymous tipster. We received three pictures, one of which shows us the "About device" screen of the Reno8 T 4G (CPH2481), displaying the smartphone's specs: Helio G99 SoC, 6.43" screen, and...

OnePlus 11R confirmed to have Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 at the helm

OnePlus is having a big event on February 7, where it will launch the OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 for the global markets in addition to unveiling new products. One of them is the OnePlus 11R which is officially confirmed to have the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC at the helm. The next generation of power is here. It's time to get ready for a new way to experience the #ShapeofPower with the all-new #OnePlus11R 5G.— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) January 27, 2023 OnePlus hasn't divulged any other specs of the OnePlus 11R yet, but rumors claim the smartphone will come with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB...

Oppo Reno8 T price revealed before February 8 announcement

Oppo's Reno8 T has been leaking a lot in the past few weeks, and yesterday we finally found out when its announcement is going to be held: on February 8, at least for the Philippines. Now, also from the Philippines, we have the price of the upcoming device to talk about, as it's been revealed by a Facebook ad for a brick-and-mortar physical store in Quezon City. According to the listing, which shows multiple Reno8 T boxes ready to be sold to customers, the phone will be priced at PHP 18,999, which currently equates to $348 and €320, respectively. Due to the lack of visible 5G...

Realme teases Coca-Cola Phone

A couple of days ago, we saw the render of a Coca-Cola-branded smartphone, but there was no confirmation about its maker since the phone had no logo of any smartphone brand. However, given its resemblance to the Realme 10/10 Pro, it was reasonable to expect that the Cola Phone would be a special edition of one of these Realme smartphones. And that's what will likely happen since Realme today posted a short clip on Twitter hinting at its collaboration with Coca-Cola. Leaked image of the Coca-Cola Phone (not the confirmed name) Realme posted a video clip on Twitter having the text...

Google brings locking Incognito tabs on Chrome for Android

Google shared some tips on staying safe on Chrome for Data Privacy Day, which is tomorrow, January 28. It also revealed Chrome for Android is getting a new feature, allowing you to lock Incognito tabs when you leave the app. A new privacy setting lets you unlock these tabs with a screen lock, be it with biometric info, PIN or pattern. Chrome for Android screenshots The feature is pretty straightforward. When Chrome is opened, and you want to use the Incognito tabs after the phone was locked, there will be a prompt on the screen to use your preferred screen unlock method and...

Images of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, Book3 Pro, and Book3 Pro 360 laptops surface

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book3 series of laptops will arrive alongside the Galaxy S23 series at the company's February 1 Unpacked event, and it's shaping to be an equally exciting lineup. Now we can add some finishing touches thanks to these leaked high-quality renders. They're of the Galaxy Book3 360, the Galaxy Book3 Pro, and the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360. We still don't have high-quality images of the range-topping Galaxy Book3 Ultra. All three models will have 2880x1800px (16:10) Super AMOLED touchscreen displays, backlit keyboards, Intel's 13th-gen processors, allowing for two...

Apple reportedly halts in-house Wi-Fi chip project

Apple is in a battle to reduce its reliance on third-party suppliers by taking component manufacturing in-house. Just as it did with its A-series mobile chipsets and M-series SoCs, Cupertino is rumored to bring wireless chips, 5G modems and even display production for its iPhones, Apple Watches and Macs in-house. The latest semiconductor survey from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple will backtrack on its Wi-Fi chip development and will continue to rely on Broadcom as its key supplier. Apple is devoting most of its IC design resources to its chipset development. Kuo also mentions that...

Japan and Netherlands are joining the US in chip restrictions on China

Japan and the Netherlands will join the United States in imposing chip bans on China, Bloomberg revealed in a report. The goal is to “undercut Beijing’s ambition to build its own domestic chip capabilities”, according to people aware of the situation. The Dutch company ASML Holding HV will be prevented from transferring deep ultraviolet lithography machines used for chip manufacture, and similar restrictions will be imposed on the Japanese Nikon Corp. The joint effort is an expansion on US President Joe Biden’s agenda to limit China’s ability to manufacture and develop its own...

Here's our first official look at the OnePlus Pad in Halo Green color

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Pad at its February 7 event, where it will also introduce the OnePlus 11R 5G, OnePlus Keyboard, and OnePlus TV 65" Q2 Pro. OnePlus hasn't detailed the OnePlus Pad's specs sheet yet, but the company has shared the slate's image on its Indian website, giving us our first official look at the tablet while also corroborating previously leaked renders. You can see the OnePlus Pad has a selfie camera built into the bezel above the display, and on the rear is a center-aligned camera joined by LED flash, below which is the OnePlus logo. The OnePlus Pad was expected...

There will be only one version of Google's Pixel Tablet, new rumor claims

Google's Pixel Tablet has definitely been a very long time coming. First teased in May 2022, it's still not official, despite one being for sale on Facebook Marketplace back in December. Today a new rumor from a generally reliable source sheds some more light on the upcoming device. Contrary to some previous mumblings, we are apparently only going to get one Pixel Tablet version - no 'vanilla' and 'Pro' separation here. Of the two possible iterations, the more high-end one stayed, and the lower-end model with the first-generation Tensor chipset apparently got canceled somewhere along the...

Coca-Cola Phone leaks, but its maker is a mystery

In what might be the latest addition to the “weird phones from unexpected brands” list, Coca-Cola appears to be readying a new partnership with an established smartphone maker. A render for the Cola phone has spread online revealing a dual camera setup and the iconic fizzy drink company logo and red color. Cola phone render There’s an actual Colaphone Global Twitter account which follows a total of 8 other accounts that are all smartphone brands. One of the rumored possibilities is that the Cola phone will be a rebranded Realme 10 series device with a strong chance of it being the...

Infinix brings Note 12i to India, sales begin on January 30

Infinix announced the Note 12i 2022 over three months ago, and the phone finally reached India, one of the company’s major markets. The phone is up on Flipkart and will be on sale starting Monday, January 30. The Infinix Note 12i comes with a 6.7” AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate, while the fingerprint scanner is on the side, embedded in the power key. India is getting just one memory option - 4/64 GB but at least there is a dedicated micro SD slot for adding more storage. The key selling points Infinix uses for the Note 12i are the 50MP main camera and the 5,000 mAh battery with 33W...

Carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is receiving Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update in the US

The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update released for the international Galaxy Z Fold2 two months ago and the unlocked units in the US last month is now rolling out for the carrier-locked Galaxy Z Fold2 in the US. The update is seeding for the Galaxy Z Fold2 units locked to T-Mobile and Sprint's networks in the US, and the rollout could expand to devices on other carriers soon. If you own a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 locked to T-Mobile or Sprint's network, you'll receive One UI 5.0 with firmware version F916USQU2IVK5. It comes with the usual One UI 5.0 goodies and the November 2022...

iOS 17 details leak, don't expect many visual changes, just a focus on stability and efficiency

Apple's just pushed out iOS 16.3, the latest version of iOS 16, which itself was introduced back in June of last year and released in the fall with the iPhone 14 family. This year, iOS 17 will be released along with the iPhone 15 series, most likely in September, and today a new report is already talking about it. According to this source, who has been reliable on occasion in the past when it comes to Apple-related things, iOS 17 will not introduce any huge visual overhauls. In fact, you should pretty much expect it to look identical to iOS 16. Instead, the focus with the upcoming release...

Apple is now selling refurbished iPhone 13 models in Europe

Apple has now started selling refurbished iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max models in the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain. It's the first time these specific handsets are available in these countries through Apple's online store as part of its Certified Refurbished program. What you're getting with this program are devices that all come with a new battery, a new outer shell, genuine Apple part replacements (if necessary), a thorough cleaning, the original OS or a more recent version preinstalled, and a special box with all accessories and cables. The company also performs...

Poco India officially confirms cricketer Hardik Pandya as brand ambassador, X5 Pro's India launch date surfaces

Popular Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya was spotted using an unreleased Poco X series smartphone last week, and it was unclear whether it was just a product placement or Pandya would be seen in Poco's future X series ad campaigns. Well, we now know it is the latter since Poco's Indian branch today announced the all-around cricketer as its brand ambassador. In a press note sent to the media, Poco said that as a brand, it "focuses on challenging the status quo and representing every individual who is looking to pursue perfection and greater alternatives to the mainstream" and thus saw Pandya...

OnePlus 11R is also coming on February 7, Amazon reveals

The OnePlus 11 flagship and the Buds Pro 2 are making their international debut on February 7, the company revealed last month. Now Amazon reveals we'll see another phone debut at the event. The OnePlus 11R midranger is coming alongside the flagship, notifications in the retailer's app reveal. The event, scheduled to take place in New Delhi, India, is set for 19:30 local time (that’s 2 PM GMT), and we are also going to see a new smart TV from the brand, the OnePlus TV Q2 Pro, as well as the company's first Keyboard. The OnePlus 11R appeared in live photos, revealing part of its...

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy A51 get Android 13-based One UI 5.0 in the US

Samsung has released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable updates for the unlocked Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U1) and Galaxy A51 (SM-A515U1) in the US. The One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with firmware version G781U1UEU9FWA7, while the Galaxy A51's One UI 5.0 update has firmware version A515U1UEU8EWA6. Both smartphones get the usual One UI 5.0 goodies with new updates, but the Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets the January 2023 Android security patch with the update, while the Galaxy A51 receives the December 2022 Android security patch. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G • Samsung...

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra prices for Europe leak, get ready to pay more

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra may keep the same prices as their predecessors in the US, but not elsewhere. A past rumor from Australia made us aware of the upcoming price hikes for the first time, and today newly leaked prices for the trio in Europe basically confirm the bad news. The Galaxy S23 base model will be €100 more expensive than the Galaxy S22 base model was (here are all the launch prices from last year to compare to). The Galaxy S23+ base model, with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, will be €100 more expensive than the Galaxy S22+ version with...

Mark Gurman details Apple's Reality Pro headset

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has issued an extensive report, detailing Apple's VR/AR headset. Let's start off with the name - it will be called Apple Reality Pro, and it could be announced at WWDC and launched in the US for $3,000 later this year. Apple aims to culminate a seven-year-long project and the work of its more than 1,000-person Technology Development Group in the Reality Pro. The project is the first new category for Apple since it launched the Apple Watch in 2015 and the company is taking a big financial gamble on its success. Reality Pro will be made of aluminum, glass and...

Motorola Moto G73 and G53 unveiled with 5G, 120Hz displays and 50MP cameras

Say hello to the new Moto G series phones – Motorola just launched four G phones (and one E phone), two of which we will cover here, the lower end models are in a separate post. This means that here we will be looking at the Moto G73 and G53. A lot has changed since the Moto G72 and G52. For starters, both new models support 5G connectivity. Though there are some changes that you might not appreciate. Let’s take a closer look. Moto G73 The Motorola Moto G73 arrives with MediaTek’s Dimensity 930. This chipset runs its CPU at lower clocks than the Dimensity 920 and the GPU is different...

Google to phase out legacy apps with Android 14 to improve security

According to a newly listed code change, Google will set stricter measures when it comes to outdated apps being installed on new devices. Starting with version 14, Android won't allow even sideloading apps that target older versions of the OS. As of now, Google doesn't allow newly listed apps on Google Play to target Android versions older than 12, but still allows users to sideload older software. Also, Google Play will still allow you to install older apps, which you have already installed in the past. As we already pointed out, all that is about to change with Android 14....

Moto G53 to launch internationally, appears in live photos

The Moto G53 was launched in China in December with a Snapdragon 480+ chipset and two cameras. Today we spotted the device in a packaging that’s clearly designated for the international market, revealing the new midranger is likely to go global soon. The G53 appeared in live photos with model number XT2335-2 with a Blue back and 4/128 GB memory. Apparently, this exact version is designated to the European market with dual-SIM capabilities and an eSIM slot, which might be a first for a Motorola G smartphone. We expect the smartphone to be exactly the same as in the Chinese version...

Google Messages app may begin supporting user profiles soon

Last month, Google added end-to-end encryption support for RCS group chats in the Messages app. Google has focused on improving the default messaging experience for Android users in recent months and Google Messages now may be gearing up to add the ability to support user profiles in the Google Messages app. As per a screenshot posted in a Reddit post by u/seeareeff, Google may begin adding user profiles to Google Messages. The screenshot contains a page in the app’s settings called “Profile” with ‘Visibility’ controls, and settings for ‘notifications’ that would allow you to...

Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for the new HomePod and watchOS 9.3

As promised last week, today Apple released iOS 16.3 to all supported devices. If you have a compatible iPhone, and it hasn't notified you of the update yet, you can grab it by going to Settings > General > Software Update. That's the beauty of Apple's rollouts, they're not staged. The new version comes with support for Security Keys for Apple ID, allowing for physical two-factor authentication for Apple ID logins. You also get a new Unity wallpaper, and support for the just unveiled second-gen HomePod. The Emergency SOS feature has been tweaked to prevent accidental calls - you...

Samsung teases epic nights and moon photography with the S23 Ultra's cameras

Samsung has begun a promo campaign for its first Galaxy Unpacked 2023 with a short video on YouTube. The clip teases the Moon capabilities of the Galaxy S23 Ultra and claims that 'Epic nights are coming'. So those are clever ways of saying that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will bring a better night mode and improved Moon shot. This might be the 'Space Zoom 100x' feature that's listed on the recently leaked, complete specs sheet of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Camera and video improvements are expected in a phone with a brand-new 200MP main camera. We're itching to get our hands on the new Galaxy...

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 are among the first to support Android 13's Spatial Audio feature

Google developed a common Spatial Audio framework for Android 13 that can be used by all smartphone and headset makers. OnePlus is among the first to support it with the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The buds launched in China earlier this month and will make their global debut on February 7 alongside the new OnePlus 11 flagship. An overview of Google's Spatial audio system Spatial audio uses head tracking built into the buds in order to simulate immersive multi-channel audio, similar to what you may have experienced in the cinema. This works best with content that has multiple sound channels...

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unboxing and camera samples surface

It appears that straggler units of the upcoming Galaxy S23 Ultra have made it into people's hands as camera samples and an unboxing surfaced on Twitter. The unboxing is pretty straightforward - the Galaxy S23 Ultra ships in a box without any accessories except for a SIM tool. The unit in the video below looks pretty real and official. Unboxing@MoisesElPro2 @MARCIANOPHONE @Ibanez_shreds @TecnonautaTV @TopesdGama pic.twitter.com/eGzgkSuMBA— Edwards Urbina (@edwards_uh) January 23, 2023 We also get a few camera samples, courtesy of the same Twitter user Edwards Urbina. We've included...