Redmi Pad Pro is headed to India, Latin America, and other global markets

The Redmi Pad Pro was unveiled for the Chinese market last week alongside the Redmi Turbo 3 smartphone, and if you've been wondering whether the tablet would make a global debut later on, the answer seems to be a resounding yes - with 5G support in some markets, even. The Redmi Pad Pro 5G has been spotted in the Google Play Console database, with the model number 24074RPD2I which tells us it's headed to India (the "I" at the end is for India). But wait, there's more! The Google Play Console also lists the 2405CRPFDL model number, which corresponds to the variant for Latin America, and...

Sony Xperia 1 VI launch event rumored to take place on May 17

Sony announced the Xperia 1 V on May 11 last year, and it seems like the Japanese company is planning to stick to almost exactly the same timeline in 2024. According to a leaked poster from Weibo, Sony will be holding an Xperia launch event on May 17. The poster itself doesn't say which phone(s) will become official on that date, but it's pretty easy to assume that one (or the only one) will be the Xperia 1 VI, which has been leaking quite a bit lately. The next Xperia flagship is expected to give up on the 4K screen and the 21:9 tall screen aspect ratio, going with a more industry...

11-inch Redmi Pad SE is launching in India on April 23

The Redmi Pad SE was released in September of last year, following an announcement in August, but so far it hasn't made its way to India. That's set to change very soon, as the brand's social media accounts for the country are now in full teaser mode, revealing the fact that the Redmi Pad SE is going to be launched in India on April 23. It's unclear why Redmi waited so long from the tablet's initial announcement to bring it to India, but it's finally happening. The device will be revealed during Xiaomi's Smarter Living 2024 event. Its tagline for the Indian market is "Brilliant Display....

iOS 17.5 lets people in the EU download apps from websites

Today Apple has released iOS 17.5 beta 2 to developers, and we don't normally report on such releases, but this one's important, as it marks the debut of yet another feature Apple was forced to add thanks to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Starting in iOS 17.5, EU iPhone owners will be able to download apps from websites - aka sideloading. No need to go through Apple's App Store, or any other app store for that matter - Apple also started supporting alternative app stores thanks to the DMA in iOS 17.4. Now this takes the flexibility of finding apps one step further. However,...

WhatsApp launches chat filters

Today WhatsApp has announced the launch of a new feature: chat filters. These will filter your chat list according to different criteria. There are three of these filters, and they appear above the list of chats for easy one-tap access. Their names are very self-explanatory: All, Unread, Groups. So, obviously, tapping on All will show you all of your chats. If you tap Unread, you'll only see those where you have unread messages (whether you haven't opened a chat since new messages came in or those you have marked as unread), and if you tap on Groups you will only see your group...

Japan is also targeting Apple for antitrust practices

After the European Commission forced Apple to open up iOS for third-party app stores in the EU, it seems like other countries are investigating Apple over antitrust and monopolistic practices. Most recently, news broke that Japan is looking to significantly increase fines for big corporations that engage in monopolistic practices. The current law in Japan suggests a penalty of 6% of sales, but policy makers are looking to increase that to 20%. A subsequent future failure to comply with the law will result in a fine of 30% of sales. Japan signaled a coming change back in December 2023...

Canalys: Global smartphone market grows by 11% in Q1, Transsion enters top 4

Global smartphone shipments are up by 11% in Q1 of 2024 as per the latest Canalys report. Consumer demand has picked up momentum thanks to the more favorable economic climate. Samsung regained the top spot with an estimated 20% market share backed by strong demand for the Galaxy S24 series and its Galaxy AI. Apple came in second with a 16% share of the market with less than stellar demand for its iPhone following a strong Q4 where Cupertino topped the charts. Xiaomi rounded off the top-three podium with a 14% share of the market thanks to solid demand for its Redmi series in the...

Nothing Phone (2a) gets camera improvements and April security patch with new update

The Nothing Phone (2a) is receiving its third software update in one month. We are talking about the Nothing OS 2.5.5 update, which comes with the April 2024 Android security patch, camera improvements, and bug fixes. Nothing says the update improves camera color saturation and optimizes the blur accuracy in Portrait Mode while enhancing the camera-loading speed. Additionally, it optimizes the overall gaming performance and system stability. You can check the image below for the update's complete changelog. Nothing Phone (2a)'s Nothing OS 2.5.5 update changelog If you...

YouTube's crackdown on ad blockers expands to third-party apps

Last year, YouTube launched a full-on assault against ad blockers in October, following an initial small scale experiment in June. Now, many months later, the crackdown is expanding. YouTube has announced that it will be commencing enforcement of its anti-ad blocker policy on third-party apps that violate YouTube's Terms of Service. YouTube specifically calls out "ad-blocking apps", on this occasion, although we assume third-party players with ad blocking built-in could also be a target. As for ad blocking apps, ones like AdGuard let you open YouTube within the ad blocking app,...

Say goodbye to the Google Pixel Fold 2 and hello to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Google might be looking to reset people's perceptions of its foldable smartphone efforts. Following up the Pixel Fold from last year should be the Pixel Fold 2, but a new report today claims it's been renamed and will actually be sold as the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Furthermore, as we already heard once before, this device could make its debut at Google's annual hardware unveiling event this October, and not at Google I/O in May like its predecessor. Google Pixel Fold 2 / Pixel 9 Pro Fold leaked CAD-based render Thus, in October, Google might be set to announce not two smartphones as it...

Realme P1 and P1 Pro official with 120Hz OLED screens, 50MP main cams

Realme went ahead and announced its first P-series with the P1 and P1 Pro. Both phones bring 120Hz AMOLED displays, 50MP main cameras and 5,000 mAh batteries with 45W fast charging. Realme P1 Realme P1 and P1 Pro bring 6.7-inch AMOLEDs with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Pro model gets a curved display while the P1 makes do with a flat panel. Both offer 2,000 nits peak brightness, a 16MP front-facing camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner. Realme P1 is equipped with a Dimensity 7050 chipset alongside 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage while P1 Pro gets a...

Samsung Galaxy C55 runs Geekbench, powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

It has been a few months since we first started seeing rumors about a Samsung Galaxy C55 and the phone still isn’t official. So the leaks continue. The C55 appeared in the Geekbench database, showing that it is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. And if you’ve been following Samsung’s launches recently, you will know that the Galaxy M55 also uses that chip. In the C55, it will be configured with 8GB of RAM as seen in the Geekbench scorecard and the Google Play Console (the M55 also has a 12GB variant). The phone was running Android 14, likely with One UI 6.1 on top. Samsung Galaxy...

Huawei Pura 70 series officially teased

Huawei has begun its teaser campaign for the P70 series by confirming two key aspects – the triangular camera island seen in leaks over the past months and the new Pura naming. Huawei Pura 70 series teasers Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu shared that the brand’s flagship P-series smartphone series will now be called Pura with a focus on style, high-end tech and fashion. The new naming stems from purity which will also be a key focus and we can see the key aspects in the accompanying teaser video. The video highlights the five key pillars of the new...

Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Galaxy S23 FE (Exynos)

The Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Galaxy S23 FE is quite an unlikely duo for one of our dedicated versus articles, but Samsung's pricing strategy led us here. After launching this year's popular Galaxy A55 at around €450 (now just a little over €400), the company has positioned it too close to its budget flagship, the Galaxy S23 FE. But those devices are not created equal by any means. The Galaxy S23 FE is still the more expensive of the two (now selling for around €500), but it also delivers a flagship-like experience, while the A55 tries to strike a good balance between hardware and cost. They...

Deals: Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 prices fall

In the last week of March, Amazon Germany offered a free storage upgrade for the Galaxy A55, so the 128GB and 256GB models both cost the same – €480. Now that is over, but the two versions cost less. The 256GB model is down to €460 and now getting the 128GB one actually makes sense as its price is down to €400. The Galaxy A55 has a microSD slot, so it’s easy to add more storage if you need it. The A55 has a premium build, great battery life and the Samsung/AMD chipset is both fast and stable under sustained load. Samsung...

Weekly poll: is the Samsung Galaxy M55 the right mid-ranger for you?

The Galaxy M55 and M15 were announced a couple of weeks ago for the Brazilian market, this week the pair launched in India. We are more interested in the M55 mid-ranger – its odd mix of specs might make it the perfect phone for you. Or does it? The Samsung Galaxy M55 is very different from the M54 that came before it and the A55 that you might consider as an alternative. Let’s start with the pricing first. The M55 has a base price of BRL 3,000 for an 8/256GB unit, in India the base is 8/128GB for ₹27,000. Additionally, there is an 8/256GB variant for ₹30,000 and 12/256GB for ₹33,000. This...

Weekly poll results: the OnePlus Nord CE4 faces stiff competition

The OnePlus Nord CE4 launched in India last week and the company says that it is “selling like hotcakes”. It scored the best first day of sales in the ₹20-25K segment that Amazon India has seen so far this year. However, things could have been better. Last week’s poll suggests that there are plenty of alternatives in the segment and that they are strongly preferable to the CE4. Even if the price was to come down (which is the reason 7% of voters are passing on the Nord), that still leaves only 25% positive vote. The number of people leaning towards alternative models is nearly...

Tecno Camon 30 Pro in for review

Say hello to the Tecno Camon 30 Pro - a cool looking and solidly-equipped phone. We have a 12/512GB unit in Alps Snowy Silver, and it comes in tandem with a case, USB cable, tempered glass protector (and a pre-applied plastic one), and a 70W charger. Unboxing the Tecno Camon 30 Pro Even better, depending on the market, you could snag a pair of Tecno Buds 3, on Tecno! The Tecno Camon 30 Pro's specs sheet is includes a 6.78-inch 1080x2436px AMOLED display with a 144Hz max refresh rate and slim bezels all around. Inside is a Dimensity 8200 with 12GB of RAM. There's a...

Apple has to face $1 billion lawsuit in court in the UK

Apple has tried and failed to have a lawsuit in the UK dismissed, one that's valued at nearly $1 billion, brought against the company by 1,500 UK-based developers. A UK court ruled earlier today that the suit can be brought, and will thus proceed to trial - although this step will most likely only take place next year. The suit alleges that Apple charged the developers in question unfair commission fees of up to 30% on purchases of apps and other content. The plaintiffs say Apple is abusing its dominant position in the market for the distribution of apps on iPhones and other Apple devices...

vivo X100 Ultra will be a professional camera that can make calls, exec says

vivo's X100 Pro is already an amazing cameraphone, one of the best launched in the past few months. But it's not enough for the Chinese company - it wants to push the envelope even further. And, in fact, according to its vice president of Product, Huang Tao, vivo is currently working on a new smartphone that will be "a professional camera that can make calls" (quote machine translated from Chinese). This device will most likely be called X100 Ultra, and it's being talked about a lot on Weibo these days under the codename Thanos. The vivo exec took to the Chinese social network to thank...

Here's the Google Pixel 8a in all four colors

Google's upcoming Pixel 8a just can't stop leaking, it seems. Following a couple of purported live images showing it a few days ago, today a new leak arrives to show us all four colors that will be available. Google Pixel 8a in Obsidian These will be called Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Bay (blue), and Mint (pretty self-descriptive). We've seen all of these before on other Pixel devices - the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro come in Mint, while the latter also has a Bay version. Google Pixel 8a in Mint The source of this leak claims the Pixel 8a will finally...

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Apple iPhone 15

Meet two similarly priced compact flagships of completely different worlds – the Galaxy S24 and the iPhone 15. If your budget is around €800 and you want a lightweight flagship smartphone, you will want to learn more about those two. Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's assessment in the text further down below. Size comparison Samsung Galaxy S24 ...

Redmi Turbo 3 video teardown reveals all of its innards

The Redmi Turbo 3 got official yesterday as the Xiaomi sub-brand's most high-end offering, boasting the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC at the helm. And already, there is a video teardown of it courtesy of WekiHome. We've embedded it below for your viewing pleasure, don't forget to hit the "CC" button to get English subtitles as the video is in Chinese (naturally, since the device has so far only been launched in that market). The video presents a very in-depth, yet rapid-paced look at all of the Turbo 3's innards, starting with the plastic back which is removed first, and then slowly proceeding...

DJI Avata 2 is cheaper and longer-lasting than its predecessor

DJI has made the Avata 2 FPV drone official today, and it's a rare case of being both better than its predecessor, and cheaper. The new drone comes with improved image quality from a Super Wide angle 12 MP camera that uses a 1/1.3" sensor, that has expanded dynamic range and much better handling of low-light scenarios since it can physically take in more light. The viewing angle is 155 degrees, and you can do HDR video at up to 4K 60fps, as well as slow-motion footage at 2.7K 120fps. There are five more degrees of gimbal tilt (negative 85 degrees to 80 degrees). The maximum flight time...

Apple warns users in over 90 countries on mercenary spyware attacks

Apple warned users in 92 countries they might have been potential victims of "mercenary spyware attacks", according to a threat notification email sent to targeted users. Attackers tried to compromise the iPhone, according to the email seen by Reuters. These attacks are more sophisticated and specifically targeted instead of being regular cybercriminal activity or malware. The full warning said: Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID. This attack is likely targeting you...