Google finally pushes OTA update to Pixel 6 and 6 Pro after botched December update

The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are finally receiving the January update. In addition, Google has also published the system images and OTA files for the Pixel duo. The January update brings all the fixes that were on the December update plus some new ones for this month. If you're updating from the November patch, the update pulled will be 215MB and...

Google is testing Smart Downloads on its Android YouTube app

YouTube is reportedly testing out a new Smart Downloads feature, which downloads 20 videos each week based on your watching preferences. Of course, the app will download the content only using Wi-Fi. The mission is to save up mobile data when you are on the run and watching your favorite channels. The new feature can be accessed only by Premium subscribers...

iOS 15 adoption rates reach 63%, iPadOS 15 nearly at 50%

As of January 11, an estimated 63% of all iOS devices ran iOS 15. The data comes from the App Store support page on Apple’s Developer portal and also details the install statistics for iPads. According to the numbers, 72% of iPhones introduced in the last four years boot iOS 15 which is a considerable step up from the majority of compatible iPhones...

nubia Red Magic 7's photos also appear on TENAA

The upcoming gaming flagship nubia Red Magic 7 already got its specs revealed by TENAA and today the listing was updated with images of the phone. We get to see the changes nubia is bringing on the design side. The ZTE subsidiary will keep the vertical camera design, shoulder sensor triggers and the aggressive gaming looks, but we can see the air...

Oppo Pad benchmarked with Snapdragon 870 and 6GB RAM

Oppo’s tablet has been rumored throughout the second half of 2021 but more recent evidence points to an imminent launch. The most recent report saw the tablet pass through 3C certification with support for 33W fast charging. Now, the unreleased tablet (OPD2101) has been spotted on Geekbench 4’s database. Source: Geekbench 4 browser The benchmark...

Valve’s Steam Deck pre-orders will begin arriving at the end of February

The most recent update from Valve confirms that the first wave of Steam Deck handheld gaming device will be arriving by the end of February. After being announced back in July of 2021, the portable gaming device has faced supply chain delays from its originally planned target of December 2021. In the update, Steam reveals that the Steam Deck verified...

Fortnite will be playable on iOS via Nvidia GeForce Now's closed beta

On Thursday, Nvidia is announcing that Epic Games’ Fortnite is coming to iOS Safari and Android in a closed beta it’s launching for GeForce Now. Remember, GeForce now is a cloud gaming service that lets you stream from 1000 titles when you link Steam or Epic Games Store. The limited-time closed beta will launch for mobile users who stream the service...

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra will have a Smart Stylus that you can tuck into a Folio Case

While we wait for Motorola's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Edge 30 Ultra, to finally become official, today a couple of accessories for it have been leaked. We're talking about the Motorola Smart Stylus and the Folio Case. It's no coincidence that these were leaked together, since the Folio Case is designed in such a way as to house the stylus...

Realme 9i coming to India on January 18

Realme 9i debuted in Vietnam earlier this week, and now India is about to welcome it. The Snapdragon 680-powered phone will arrive on January 18, according to the local branch of the company. The screen of the affordable midranger is a 6.6” LCD with FullHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Other highlights include a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging...

A new report corroborates the iPhone 14 Pro will have a 48MP camera

A fresh new report by TrendForce has corroborated earlier accounts that the iPhone 14 Pro will move to a 48MP main camera. This will mark the third time an iPhone has increased the resolution of its main camera (iPhone 4 to 4S - 5MP to 8MP; iPhone 6 to 6s - 8MP to 12MP) and would be a serious shift in Apple's way of doing cameras. It's likely that...

Motorola Tab G70 lands in Brazil

Yesterday we saw the Motorola Tab G70 listed on Flipkart with its key spec and no pricing as the device will come to India on January 18. Today we get the full breakdown as the device was launched in Brazil complete with pricing details. Motorola Tab G70 in Green The Android 11 slate comes with an 11-inch IPS LCD with a 2,000 x 1,200px resolution...

Google Pixel foldable animation found in latest Android 12L Beta

Following Wednesday’s release of Android 12L’s second Beta build, 9to5Google reports about some visual assets found within the new build. Specifically, some new animations contained in the build reveal the unreleased Google Pixel foldable device. When in the SIM setup page of the Pixel, an animation will usually show how to pop open the SIM tray...

Android 12L Beta 2 now available for eligible devices

On Wednesday afternoon, Google pushed the Beta 2 built of Android 12 L to eligible devices. Both system images and OTAs are available from Google’s site for Pixel 3a (XL) and all newer Pixels. All except the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro – which have already been dealing with update delays for the December patch and could be liked to a delay here. Google...

Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1

Today Apple has a new update for its mobile devices going out, labeled as iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1. As the minor incrementation in versioning implies, it's a bug fixer, this one, although it does come in at a pretty hefty 970MB to download, which is weird considering the changelog is incredibly short, noting that the update contains bug fixes...

Realme 9 Pro sketches leak

What an amazing time to be alive! Today we present you leaked sketches - seriously, yes, sketches - of the upcoming Realme 9 Pro. Not images of the phone, mind you - not even "CAD-based renders". No, these are literally sketches. See for yourself below. According to the (still can't believe it's come to this) sketches, the Realme 9 Pro will have...

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 will have high-refresh inner display, more usable outer one

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 will bring upgrade displays compared to the current Mix Fold, per Digital Chat Station on Weibo. For starters, the inner display will now support 120Hz refresh rate, like the external one. The Mix 2 Fold will be similar in aspect to the just announced Honor Magic V and thus have a more-usable external display. The Magic V has...

Oppo A36 announced with a 5,000 mAh battery, Snapdragon 680

The Oppo A36 made its official debut in China today. It is an affordable handset with a Snapdragon 680 chipset for people who don't mind missing on the 5G fun for the time being. The screen of the Oppo A36 is a 6.56” LCD with 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate, but just 720p resolution. It has a punch hole in the top left corner for...

Benco V80s is a privacy-focused phone without cameras and GPS

A very unusual Android smartphone launched today - the benco V80s comes without any cameras and omits a GPS receiver in its quest to bring you a privacy-centric device. The phone comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD, Unisoc SC9863A chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery. Strangely enough, the phone still sports a waterdrop notch despite not having a selfie cam....

vivo pushes 20,000 iQOO 9 units in 10 seconds

The iQOO 9 and iQOO 9 Pro arrived earlier this month in China. They are the first vivo devices with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and consumers unsurprisingly cleared the first batch in 10 seconds. According to iQOO, income from sales exceeded CNY100 million ($15.7M/€13.8М), which means around 20,000 phones were pushed during the flash event. The...

Alleged pricing for Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 lineup leaks

A report from Appauls claims to know the pricing and configurations of Samsung’s entire Galaxy Tab S8 lineup. We’ve compiled all the pricing into a table below. The only devices that aren’t included in the report are the price ranges for the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra with 12GB+512GB. Model Storage/RAM Price Galaxy Tab S8 (Wi-Fi) 8GB + 128GB EU 680-700...

Sony Xperia 5 III finally becomes available in the US

Sony definitely likes to take its sweet time launching smartphones - specifically, the Japanese company is probably the one to constantly let the most time pass from a new device's announcement to its release. Case in point: the Xperia 5 III. Unveiled in April of last year, it was eventually released in October, half a year later. Not in the US,...

Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G gets Android 12 with OneUI 4.0 update

After issuing the OneUI 4.0 and Android 12 update to the Galaxy Fold, Samsung is now pushing an update to the Galaxy Fold 5G. The phones are nearly identical, save for a small difference in battery capacity. The firmware for the Galaxy Fold 5G is F907BXXU6GULB and carries the January 2022 security patch. Naturally, it also brings OneUI 4.0 along...

Firefox Focus for Android now prevents websites from tracking you via cookies

Firefox has always been about privacy so it makes sense to bring one of its best features to the Android version of the Focus browser. The feature is called Total Cookie Protection and it prevents cross-site tracking. Firefox is doing so by storing the cookies into a virtual "cookie jar" and prevents websites from accessing information about your...

Exynos 2200 launch reportedly delayed

Samsung Semiconductor was supposed to unveil the Exynos 2200 today, but leakster Ice Universe reports that the launch has been postponed. Indeed, the original tweet that pinpointed the January 11 date has been deleted from the company's official Twitter account. According to Korean media, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S22 series on February 8 with...

Apple paid developers $60b in 2021, record sales between Christmas and New Year

Apple announced that it has now paid developers more than $260 billion since the App Store launched in 2008. The number stood at $200b at the end of 2020, which puts dev earnings in 2021 at $60b. Apple also said that users spent 'more than ever before' between Christmas and New Year's, which is in stark contrast with previous year's when Apple would...

Nokia Lite Earbuds and Nokia Wired Buds launch in India

The Nokia Lite Earbuds have been on the European shelves for a while and now HMD Global is bringing them to India as well. Along with the wireless buds, the company announced the Nokia Wired Buds. The Lite Earbuds have 6mm drivers and can last about 6 hours continuous playback and 36 hours with the extra charge in the case. The case has a 400 mAh...

Xiaomi 12 Pro disassembly video apperas

Xiaomi’s 12 Pro was one of the last devices announced in 2021 and among the first with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and PBKreviews is here to give us an inside look at the flagship. The big brother to the Xiaomi 12 packs some impressive hardware but how easy is it to repair? Prying off the back and a total of 19 screws as well as the metal bracket...

OnePlus 10 Pro is official: SD 8 Gen 1, 80W charging and LTPO 2.0 display

The OnePlus 10 Pro made its official debut in China today. The new flagship is a big improvement over its predecessor, bringing Qualcomm's latest chipset, faster charging, and a second-generation LTPO screen with even more flexible adaptive refresh rate. The 10 Pro comes with a 6.7" LTPO 2.0 AMOLED screen of 1440p resolution. The panel supports an...

Google’s Senior VP says he isn’t asking for iMessage on Android, but for RCS to work on iPhone

Last week, a report from WSJ highlighted the mental health effects of teenagers who feel outcast by their friends who use an Android phone. The report gathered lots of attention over the weekend and Google’s Senior VP Hiroshi Lockheimer Tweeted against peer pressure and bullying as a way for Apple to sell products. Following the weekend that the...

Watch the OnePlus 10 Pro announcement here

The date is set and now's the time - OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 10 Pro in just a few moments from now and you can watch the announcement right here. Let's recap the rumors on what the OnePlus 10 Pro will bring to the table. OnePlus' new flagship has a new design, which blends the triple camera bump into the phone's metal frame. The glass back...

Google asks Apple to stop green bubble bullying on iMessage

Apple’s iMessage introduced free messages between iPhone users a decade ago has been discriminating against Google users, and that has been affecting mental health of Android users, a recent report from The Wall Street Journal revealed. Hiroshi Lockheimer, Senior VP at Google then took it to Twitter to address Apple. He stated that using peer pressure...

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is the latest model to receive Android 12 update with One UI 4

A few days ago, Samsung's Galaxy A52 mid-ranger started receiving the update to Android 12 with the Korean company's One UI 4 on top. This was quite a feat for one of Samsung's best-selling devices, considering how quickly it was able to taste the latest Android version after the flagships all got a bite. Usually this period takes many weeks, it...

Samsung to announce the Galaxy S22 series on February 8, local media reports

Given the extensive leaks for the last few months, we already know what to expect from the Galaxy S22 trio in terms of features and hardware. We also knew it's coming in February but the exact date was a mystery until now. Now a new report from South Korea suggests the event will be at the start of next month and a couple weeks before the MWC 2022...

Realme 9i is official with a 5,000mAh battery, 33W charging, SD680

Realme just launched the 9i smartphone in Vietnam. The phone is on sale now for VND 6,490,000 ($290/INR 21,200) in two colors - Blue and Black, and in a single 6/128GB configuration. You can expand the 128GB of memory through a microSD card and add an additional 5GB to the RAM by deducting it from the built-in storage. The Realme 9i uses a 6nm Snapdragon...

iQOO Z5 gets Android-12 based Funtouch beta update

In October, iQOO shared an Android 12 update timeline for some of its handsets and the iQOO Z5 was supposed to get the beta version of Funtouch 12 last month. After a slight delay, iQOO is now distributing the release. Once again, this is a public beta version of the software we are talking about so the final, stable release should arrive soon enough....

The Oppo Pad will support 33W fast charging, gets a 3C certification

Oppo has been so busy with the hotly anticipated Find N that it hasn’t had time to launch its first tablet, the Oppo Pad. Preparation for the launch of the slate is still ongoing though, as evidenced by the recent certification by the 3C. It shows that the Oppo Pad (OPD2101) will support 33W fast charging (11V, 3A), however, it is not clear if such...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G launches in India with Exynos 2100

Samsung announced its Galaxy S21 FE 5G last week on the global stage and now the phone has officially made its way to India. There’s one key difference between the global model and its Indian counterpart - Samsung went with its in-house Exynos 2100 SoC instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888. The rest of the spec sheet is identical between the two phones....

Watch the Honor Magic V announcement here

The day has come for Honor to unveil its first foldable phone, the Honor Magic V. The event will be livestreamed starting at 11:30 UTC from a stage in China. This is billed as the global launch for the V and Honor is indeed welcome to sell its phones globally. However, we don’t know where the Magic V will be sold – in China certainly, maybe in Europe...

Xiaomi 11T Pro coming to India on January 19

Even though it launched back in October, Xiaomi’s 11T Pro was not yet available in India but that’s about to change as we now have official confirmation that the phone is coming on January 19. The teasers for the phone focus on the Hyper tagline with a 120Hz “HyperView” AMOLED display, 10-bit colors and a centered punch-hole cutout. It takes a revolution...

Oppo Find N faces shortages as 1 million people register to buy it

The Oppo Find N was unveiled less than a month ago, and the first batch immediately sold out. The demand for the foldable is so high, the brand cannot keep up with the orders, and the Find N is facing supply issues as 1 million people registered their interest in the phone. Liu Bobbee, Oppo China President, revealed the main reason for the high demand...

Top 10 trending phones of week 1

Happy New Year everyone! In the two weeks since the last installment of our trending chart things changed dramatically with new faces all around. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE finally debuted this weeks after many a delay and unsurprisingly it occupied the top spot. It's joined on the podium by the Xiaomi 12 Pro and the Realme GT2 Pro - two more phones...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE hot take

The long-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is finally here and it has some big shoes to fill, its predecessor being more than well-received by the Android community. The new phone brings key improvements, but several delays mean it may not be arriving at the best possible time and may struggle to replicate the success of its predecessor. From killing...

Weekly poll: did the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE arrive in the nick of time or is too late?

“Better late than never” or “too little, too late”? That’s the inevitable question that surrounds the delayed launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. Its predecessor sold 10 million units (4G and 5G versions combined), making it one of the best-selling Galaxy phones last year, so this newcomer has big shoes to fill. We’ve been hearing about the S21...

Flashback: goodbye, BlackBerry, and thanks for all the keyboards

Earlier this week we waved goodbye to the classic BlackBerry devices - all the ones that came before the brand's pivot to Android stopped working on January 4 2022. They can't access the Internet, send messages or make calls, not even to emergency services. This is the end of a legacy that stretches back over two decades with the earliest BlackBerry...

Weekly poll results: Xiaomi 12 Pro well loved, its two siblings remain in its shadow

Xiaomi gambled that people may be interested in smaller high end phones, but last week’s poll shows once again that larger devices are just more popular. The Xiaomi 12 Pro came out on top with a healthy lead over the alternative options. Some questioned if it’s enough of an upgrade over the Mi 11 Pro, others are tempted by the idea of a “Xiaomi 12...

Sony has a pending patent for a 3D scanner that puts real-world objects into VR

Sony's patent for a 3D scanner that can put real-world objects into virtual reality isn't something new. In fact, the listing dates back to June last year, but since the patent office asked Sony to re-submit the documents with more details and the company has done so, we believe that the tech giant is serious about this endeavour. The patent hasn't...

2021 Winners and losers: Asus

Asus has always done things just a bit differently in the mobile space. Looking back at the company's releases for the past year reveals a total of 8 phones. Even fewer actually different models, in practical terms, once we group up all of the different ROG Phone 5 variants and ignore the Snapdragon Insiders demo device. We are actually looking at...

Samsung shuts down the Tizen app store

Starting this year, Samsung's Tizen app store is no longer accessible, both to new and existing users. Last year in June, the company closed registrations and made the store available only to existing users and they could only get previously downloaded apps. After December 31, 2021, however, the Tizen app store is permanently closed. So in case you...

Tecno introduces the world's first telescopic macro lens for smartphones

Tecno teased its sensor shift IS technology for smartphone cameras back in mid-December and is now announcing a telescopic macro lens that promises to significantly improve not only the quality of macro shots but also the whole experience taking them. This is a telephoto macro lens that extends from the body, as the video below shows, and allows...