Alleged vivo NEX 5 render leaks online alongside February announcement window

Rumors of a new vivo NEX device have been rather sporadic, but have also been picking up lately, with some chatter of the NEX 5 from last month. Last we heard, the NEX 5 is supposed to have an under-display camera, like the APEX 2020 concept, a large 7-inch or 6.78-inch, quad-curved display and 40W or 50W wireless charging. A new leaked render has now surfaced online for what is claimed to be the vivo NEX 5. To quote the leakster, it is a "first official look". vivo NEX 5 banner Sweetening the leak further, the image also mentions February 2022, presumably as a launch window for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/alleged_vivo_nex_5_render_leaks_online_alongside_february_announcement_window-news-53035.php

Huawei P50 Pocket review

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Our Huawei P50 Pro video review is up

The Huawei P50 Pro is a proud and worthy addition to the long-standing P-series of devices. And as such manages to carry on the family tradition and push the envelope in mobile photography. With a new Leica camera at its disposal - a 64MP Bayer sensor with lossless 7x zoom and a 40MP monochrome snapper, the P50 Pro is one of the best cameras currently on the market with great photo and good video quality. Its selfies are stellar too. It is no slouch in other departments either, with highlights including a stylish, slim dual-glass, IP68 body, a super stereo speaker setup and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_huawei_p50_pro_video_review_is_up-news-53031.php

Apple’s March event to reportedly take place on March 8

Apple may be planning to hold its March announcement event on March 9, people familiar with Apple’s plans tell Bloomberg. Apple is expected to announce new hardware including a new iPhone SE model, perhaps with 5G connectivity, as well as a refreshed iPad Air and possibly a refreshed Mac Mini with updated Apple silicon may arrive at the event. In addition, Apple is said to be aiming to publicly release iOS 15.4 during the first half of March. iOS 15.4 (currently in public beta) will allow iPhones that use Face ID to unlock while the wearer has a mask on, as well as Universal Control and a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apples_march_event_to_reportedly_take_place_on_march_8-news-53030.php

Subway Surfers maker launches MetroLand game exclusively on Huawei AppGallery

It's an interesting time for Huawei's AppGallery Android app store, as a new game was added to it - not just that, this is an exclusive you can't find anywhere else. We're talking about MetroLand, from Kiloo, co-developer and publisher of the very successful Subway Surfers game between 2012 and 2020. Kiloo has selected AppGallery for the debut of MetroLand, which is exclusive to Huawei's store upon launch. It's already available to download from AppGallery on your Huawei device - or any other Android, for that matter, if you first install AppGallery on it. The game "challenges...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/subway_surfers_maker_launches_metroland_game_exclusively_on_huawei_appgallery-news-53028.php

Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro certified, more camera details emerge

Oppo is expected to announce its Find X5 series later this month and two of the devices were spotted in a new TRDA certification. The vanilla Find X5 (CPH2307) and its Pro counterpart (CPH2305) also appeared on the Camera FV-5 database. Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Pro on TRDA database The vanilla model will bring a 50MP main cam which will output 12.6MP shots by default. The main sensor will have an f/1.8 aperture and 24.6mm focal length as well as OIS and EIS. It remains to be seen what auxiliary cams Oppo goes with on the Find X5. The device will also get a 32MP selfie cam outputting...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x5_and_find_x5_pro_certified_more_camera_details_emerge-news-53015.php

Oppo Reno7 Pro hits India, Reno7 tags along with a different chipset

Oppo introduced the Reno7 series back in November 2021, and now the lineup is finally starting its global rollout. The first market is India, where we saw an introduction of the Oppo Reno7 Pro with its 50MP main camera with a Sony IMX766 sensor. It was accompanied by a vanilla variant called Oppo Reno7, which is different from the Chinese in some key fields like the chipset and the size. The Oppo Reno7 Pro comes with a Dimensity 1200 Max chipset with 5G capabilities and 12GB RAM. The company claims the memory can expand by up to 7GB with the Dynamic RAM expansion by using some...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno7_pro_launches_globally_reno7_tags_along_with_a_different_chipset-news-53014.php

Twitter Articles feature leaks with no character limit

Twitter may be planning to allow users to create posts that surpass the 240-character limit. According to a leak published by Jane Manchin Wong, Twitter may soon be implementing a “Twitter Article” feature into the platform. There’s gonna be lots of potentials with Twitter Articles, off the top of my head:- @SuperFollows-exclusive articles- newsletter + in-app UX + on-platform conversation- syndicated articles (by news sites) + news-reading subscription model (via a premium Twitter Blue tier) https://t.co/tWNp0SqWc8— Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) February 3, 2022 There’s not much more...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/twitter_articles_feature_leaks_with_no_character_limit-news-53013.php

Watch the Oppo Reno7 series global launch live

The Oppo Reno7 series unveiled in China last November will begin its global rollout today, starting with India. The event will start at 12PM local time (6:30AM UTC), and you can follow it live with us by tuning to the stream below. The Reno7 series consists of the Reno7, Reno7 SE, and Reno7 Pro. We know Oppo's launching the Reno7 Pro today in India, but it's unclear if the company will also bring the Reno7 and Reno7 SE. While Oppo hasn't detailed the specs of the global Reno7 Pro, it did confirm a few of rhem, including the Dimensity 1200-MAX SoC, 4,500 mAh battery, and 65W...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno7_series_launch_event_live_stream-news-52999.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s Exynos and Snapdragon benchmark scores compared

Samsung is getting ready to release its Galaxy S22 lineup next week at its Unpacked event. Depending on the region, the Galaxy S22’s will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1 and the Exynos 2200 chipsets. Both devices have already been run on the popular benchmarking app Geekbench. The two models compared are both Galaxy S22 Ultra’s – the SM-S908U is powered by the Exynos 2200 and the SM-S908B is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen1. Benchmark scores are comparable between the two chipsets. The Snapdragon model scored 1168 in the single core test and the Exynos got 1226, meanwhile the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s22_ultras_exynos_and_snapdragon_benchmark_scores_compared-news-53012.php

vivo T1 5G specs leak

vivo has already revealed that it's launching the new T1 5G smartphone in India on February 9, and today a full spec sheet of the device has been leaked by a usually reliable tipster. Unlike what you might expect, the vivo T1 5G is not the same as the vivo T1 which launched in China back in October, even though the T1 has 5G functionality too. Nor is this like the vivo T1x, also available in China already, and also a 5G phone. No, the vivo T1 5G goes its own way with a lower-end chipset than both of those. We're talking about the Snapdragon 695, already featured in the Redmi Note 11...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_t1_5g_specs_leak-news-53011.php

iQOO 9 survives torture test and gets dissembled

The iQOO 9 series has been out for over a month now and PBKreviews got to work with a teardown and torture test to see how the new non-Pro phone would perform. The durability test starts out with a 30 second water submersion test to check how the phone holds up despite its lack of an official IP rating. There seems to be no issue here so the host proceeds to a screen scratch test using several Mohs’ mineral picks which reveals light imprints at at level six and seven and deeper grooves at a level eight and nine. The side frame and buttons are definitely made from aluminum while the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iqoo_9_survives_torture_test_and_gets_dissembled-news-52998.php

Xiaomi India will bring MIUI 13 to 10 devices in Q1 2022

Xiaomi India promised an MIUI 13 roadmap yesterday, and today it delivered. Ten phones will be part of the first wave and will get the new interface by the end of next month - six 11-series phones (four Mi 11 and two Xiaomi 11) and four Redmi variants are in line. Here's the full list of the first wave in Q1 2022: Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Xiaomi Mi 11X Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro Xiaomi 11T Pro Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Max Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Xiaomi Redmi 10 Prime Manu Kumar Jain, Global VP and India CEO at Xiaomi, revealed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_india_will_bring_miui_13_to_10_devices_in_q1_2022-news-52997.php

Google Messages app prepares photo sharing via Google Photos, hamburger menu may return

A new report from 9to5Google shows that the Google Messages app might be prepping to integrate Google Photos for sharing images and videos through MMS rather than be sent over the antiquated platform. The APK Insight post from the outlet shows some screenshots of the feature as if it were active. When trying to share a video inside a chat, a card will suggest a new method for sharing videos and photos by uploading them to Google Photos. Share videos as they’re meant to be seen[…] Preserve video clarity when you send Google Photos links in MMS conversations It’s worth noting that the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_messages_app_prepares_photo_sharing_via_google_photos_hamburger_menu_may_return-news-52996.php

It's official: Realme 9 Pro series with color-changing design is coming on February 16

Realme launched the 9i last month, and today the company announced it will unveil the Pro models of the 9 Series on February 16. The Realme 9 Pro series will be launched around the globe, including India and Europe, and the event will be streamed live starting at 8AM UTC/1:30PM IST on Realme's official Facebook page and YouTube channel. Since Realme is using the word "series" here, we'll see the young brand unveil more than one smartphone on February 16. The company has already confirmed it will introduce the Realme 9 Pro+ and revealed its design and a few specs, including Dimensity...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9_pro_9_pro_plus_launch_date-news-52995.php

Meta earnings reports for Q4 2021 are in, focusing on monetizing Reels and building metaverse in 2022

Meta (formerly Facebook) has posted its fiscal Q4 results and the overall buzz resulted in a decrease of more than 20% in share price in after-hours trading. Earnings per share for Q4 fell short of forecasts ($3.67 versus $3.84 according to Refinitic via CNBC) though revenue was $33.67 billion, just over the forecasted $33.4 billion via CNBC. Meta’s daily and monthly active users also fell short of expectations, with 1.93 billion DAUs (daily active users) compared to 1.95 billion (according to Street Account via CNBC), and 2.91 billion MAUs (monthly active users) compared to the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/meta_earnings_reports_for_q4_2021_are_in_zuckerberg_focuses_on_monetizing_reels_and_building_metaver-news-52994.php

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G gets more certifications, may ship with 25W charger

Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G has literally been leaking for months at this point, and yet it's still not official. Until Samsung finally fixes that, all we can do is bring you more leaks. Today, the device has been certified by both NBTC and FCC. The latter of those is interesting, because the handset visited the agency along with a 25W charger. This strongly hints that at least one version of the A53 might ship with a 25W charger in the box. We're keeping our fingers crossed, but can't be sure just yet. It may just be that the FCC wanted to see how the phone behaves when paired with a charger...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a53_5g_gets_more_certifications_may_ship_with_25w_charger-news-52993.php

VPN by Google One is now available on iOS

Google's entry into the VPN game has so far been confined to Android but no more. Starting today, it's finally available for iOS as well. The clunkily named VPN by Google One aims to "bring peace of mind to iOS users". The VPN is available for Google One subscribers on Premium plans (2TB and up) through the Google One app for iOS. You can share the VPN and your Google One plan with up to five family members at no extra cost, and regardless of which platform they're using. The VPN is also available in 10 more countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/vpn_by_google_one_is_now_available_on_ios-news-52978.php

Global OnePlus 10 Pro will still run OxygenOS, new rumor claims

The global launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro is apparently coming in the next few weeks, as the phone was rumored to be in stores by the end of March. Unlike the already available Chinese version, which runs Oppo's ColorOS, the global model was supposedly coming with a new unified ColorOS + OxygenOS skin. At least that's what the two companies announced back in September, when the OnePlus 10 series was specifically mentioned as the first to get the new unified OS. Well, according to a new rumor from a usually reliable tipster, that's not happening. Apparently, the OnePlus 10 Pro will launch...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/global_oneplus_10_pro_will_still_run_oxygenos_new_rumor_claims-news-52977.php

Poco posts teasing puzzles, offers a chance to win prizes if you figure them out

If you’re in the mood for puzzles, the Poco India Twitter account has been posting head-scratchers all day and plans to continue tomorrow. If you answer correctly, you could be one of the 3 lucky winners that score official Poco merch. For more details, check out the tweets. We’ve embedded the four puzzles below, but don’t look at the replies if you want to avoid spoilers. To get you started, we’ll give you a hint – it’s all about Poco’s community and how much it loves tech. Can you figure out the answers? So, what are all these teasers building up to? Nothing, perhaps, it...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/poco_posts_teasing_puzzles_offers_a_chance_to_win_prizes_if_you_figure_them_out-news-52975.php

YouTube gets new video player UI on Android and iOS

The YouTube app on Android and iOS appears to have received a new video player UI containing all key elements in full-screen mode. The update seems to be a server-side one and adds a row of icons in the bottom left corner. These include like and dislike buttons as well as a quick toggle to the comments, save to playlist and share buttons on the left side while the right one has a more videos tab that brings up recommended content. Music videos also get the listening controls tab in the middle. We tested the new UI on an Android 12 device running version 17.03.35 of the YouTube app....

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/youtube_for_mobile_gets_new_video_player_ui-news-52973.php

BlackBerry sells $600 million worth of mobile patents

BlackBerry sold 90 patents to Huawei a year ago, now the company has announced a $600 million deal to sell yet more patents related to mobile devices, messaging and wireless networking. The sale is to Catapult IP Innovations. Based in Delaware, Catapult was formed specifically to hold the BlackBerry patents. The money is split as $450 million in cash and a $150 million promissory note. Also as part of the deal BlackBerry will retain a license to use the patents. The company says that customers using its services will not be affected. However, some BlackBerry employees will move to...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_sells_600_worth_of_mobile_patents-news-52974.php

All three Galaxy Tab S8 tablets listed in Europe

We've already seen a lot from the Galaxy Tab S8 series, despite them being more than a week away from official status. But it's still somewhat of a surprise to seem the tablets listed for pre-order across multiple European retailers. The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is up for pre-order in France, priced €1,699 for the highest-spec 16/512GB model. The device comes with an S Pen, Android 12, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and an 11,200mAh battery. There's a 14.6-inch 2960x1848px Super AMOLED display of 120Hz resolution. The device is seemingly in stock, but we expect it will ship after February...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/all_three_galaxy_tab_s8_tablets_listed_in_europe-news-52972.php

Nokia G21 spotted on Geekbench with Unisoc T606 chipset

A Nokia G20 successor is in the works as evident by a recent Geekbench listing showing the Nokia G21. The device is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset alongside 4GB RAM and boots Android 11. Armed with these specs it managed a single-core score of 312-points and a combined multi-core outing of 1,157-points. Nokia G21 Geekbench scorecard The G21 will offer 4G connectivity and will reportedly bring a 6.5-inch LCD with HD+ resolution and a triple rear camera on the back with a 50MP main sensor. Rumors suggest a 5,000 mAh battery, headphone jack and microSD card slot. The phone will...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_g21_spotted_on_geekbench_with_unisoc_t606_chipset-news-52971.php

Motorola Edge 30 Pro rumored to launch in India and internationally in February

Back in early December Motorola took the wraps off the Edge X30 flagship for the Chinese market, launching it as the first phone to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. In the meantime, it has been rumored to make the jump to global markets (including India) under a different name: Motorola Edge 30 Pro. Now a new rumor from a usually reliable tipster claims the device will be announced for India and other international markets at some point in February. Interestingly - or rather, weirdly - enough, it could have a different name in India. So it would go as Edge X30 in China, Edge 30 Pro in...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_edge_30_pro_rumored_to_launch_in_india_and_internationally_in_february-news-52954.php

CR: 2021 was the most competitive year for smartphone sales in Europe

Counterpoint Research has issued its annual analysis of the European smartphone market today, and this reveals sales were up 8% over 2020. That's encouraging, but it's still not back to pre-pandemic levels (keep in mind that 2020 sales dropped 14% compared to 2019). On the other hand, last year was by far the most competitive ever in the European smartphone space, with the No.1 company changing four times throughout. In the last quarter of the year, Samsung narrowly beat out Apple by 1% - the two scored 33% and 32%, respectively. They were followed by Xiaomi with 15% (down from 17%...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/cr_2021_was_the_most_competitive_year_for_smartphone_sales_in_europe-news-52953.php

Samsung Galaxy S22 will only support 25W charging, 45W is for its bigger siblings

The mother of all leaks revealed that the Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra will support 45W fast charging. There was some hope that the vanilla Galaxy S22, but that hope has been dashed by Nieuwe Mobiel. Up to 25W charging for the Galaxy S22 • 45W for the S22+ and S22 Ultra The vanilla S22 will top out at the same 25W as its predecessor and will need 70 minutes to charge its 3,700 mAh battery (300 mAh smaller than the S21). The S21+ will be able to use a 45W charger and will be able to top up its 4,500 mAh battery in 60 minutes. Our tests of the S21 showed that it needs 73 minutes for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/the_samsung_galaxy_s22_will_only_support_25w_charging_45w_is_for_its_bigger_siblings-news-52952.php

Infinix Zero 5G coming to India on February 8, specs and renders leak

Infinix will unveil its first 5G phone soon. The Infinix Zero 5G will support 13 5G bands and is coming to India on February 8. The price is expected to be INR 20,000. OX 5G smartphone launching on February 08, 2022.- Mediatek Dimensity 900- LPDDR5- UFS 3.1- 13 5G bands#OX #5G #Android pic.twitter.com/LG3JX0Xazh— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 31, 2022 We saw the device in the wild a few days ago and today we see press renders that confirm its Oppo Find X3-esque appearance. The Infinix Zero 5G is rumored to run a Dimensity 900 chipset and a 6.67-inch 1080p AMOLED of 120Hz...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/infinix_zero_5g_coming_to_india_soon_renders_show_off_design-news-52951.php

Samsung experiencing supply issues with Galaxy S22 series, may push back open sale dates

With less than ten days to go until Samsung’s February 9 Unpacked event, noted tipster Jon Prosser says Samsung is having supply-side issues that may push back the first sales dates for the upcoming Galaxy S22 phones. According to the new rumor, the S22 series will go on pre-order right after the big event on February 9 but official sales will be postponed to February 25 for the S22 Ultra and March 11 for the S22 and S22+ variants. S22 • S22+ • S22 Ultra Samsung has yet to comment of the shipment delay rumors and we’ll likely have to wait until the Unpacked event on February 9...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_experiencing_supply_issues_with_galaxy_s22_series_may_push_back_open_sale_dates-news-52949.php

IDC: tablet and Chromebook shipments grew in 2021, but things are slowing down

2020 was a banner year for tablets with record shipments in the fourth quarter. This was driven by the surge of people who work or study at home due to the pandemic. Now with the pandemic easing off, shipments are slowing down as well, according to data from the IDC. 2021 was still positive for manufacturers as total shipments went up 3.2% for the full year, reaching a total of 168.8 million. That’s the most slates shipped since 2016. However, the final quarter of the year made it clear that the demand is past its peak. In Q4 2021 tablet shipments were down to 46 million units, the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/idc_tablet_and_chromebook_shipments_grew_in_2021_but_things_are_slowing_down-news-52948.php

TCL 305 debuts with Helio A22 and 5,000 mAh battery

A new entry-level phone from TCL has made its way to Europe. TCL 305 is an Android 11 (Go Edition) device that packs a Helio A22 chipset, 6.52-inch LCD and a 5,000 mAh battery. It comes in Space Gray and Atlantic Blue colors and brings a €205 ($228) price tag. TCL 305 sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch up top for its 5MP selfie cam. The back houses a 13MP primary camera alongside a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth helper. There’s a capacitive fingerprint scanner too. TCL 305 in Space Gray and Atlantic Blue The handset comes with just 2GB...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_305_unveiled_with_helio_a22_and_5000_mah_battery-news-52938.php

Tecno Spark 8C unveiled

Tecno has just nnounced its latest phone in Nigeria. The Spark 8C is an entry level handset with a large screen and 64GB storage. The 6.6" HD+ screen of the Spark 8C will have 90Hz refresh rate, and we can safely assume it is an LCD. The fingerprint scanner is on the back of a rectangular island next to the dual camera. The main camera has a 13MP sensor and while its companion is not detailed it's probably a 2MP depth sensor. The selfie shooter has an 8MP sensor. The phone is listed with “2/3 GB RAM” and comes with Memory Fusion that lets you reserve some of the storage for...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tecno_teases_new_affordable_spark_8c-news-52937.php

ANYCUBIC Vyper 3D printer review

Introduction While not directly related to what I do here at GSMArena, 3D printing is a huge passion of mine. Having recently done an in-depth review on the CREALITY HALOT-ONE resin 3D printer, I recently got a chance to play with the ANYCUBIC Vyper and can now share what its real life performance is like. I have been doing Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing for over a year and have owned a total of three 3D printers - my current Monoprice Select Mini V2, which is the only one I could reasonably keep with the limited home space I have and before that Prusa i3, which...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/anycubic_vyper_3d_printer_review-news-52914.php

Top 10 trending phones of week 4

A few events had major impact on our trending chart this week, but above all it was the Redmi Note 11 series' global debut. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G has finally dethroned the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, which has occupied the top since the start of the year. We've also got the Redmi Note 11 Pro in fourth and the Redmi Note 11 in fifth. The other major development was the massive Galaxy S22 series leak that propelled interest in the Galaxy S22 Ultra to new heights and the second place in our chart. The Galaxy S21 FE is down to third. The OnePlus 10 Pro is down to sixth, followed by the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/top_10_trending_phones_of_week_4-news-52936.php

Huawei Watch GT Runner in for review

The Huawei Watch GT 3 is one of the best smartwatches on the market, and the company recently announced a new version called Watch GT Runner. The new device has a lot of similarities with the GT 3, but there are also some differences that need testing. The Huawei Watch GT Runner feels quite light, and has a bit sportier design with the cool stripes on the rubber strap. Another major change is the antenna design - it claims improved communication with the L1 and L5 satellites. The looks might be different, but the core functionality is largely unchanged. The Watch GT Runner is...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_watch_gt_runner_in_for_review-news-52920.php

Week 4 in review: Samsung Galaxy S22 series in the spotlight

The Samsung Galaxy S22 series was the hottest topic this past week. The three phones are officially coming on February 9 alongside the Galaxy Tab S8. We saw high-res renders of all models in all colors, got detailed specs and even prices. To recap the Galaxy S22 will have a 6.1-inch 1080p AMOLED of up to 120Hz variable refresh rate. On the back we'll see 50MP main camera alongside 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP 3x telephoto units. The battery capacity is going to be 3,700mAh. The Galaxy S22+ adds a bigger 6.6-inch display and 4,500mAh battery. The Galaxy S22 Ultra will have a 6.8-inch display...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/week_4_in_review_samsung_galaxy_s22_series_in_the_spotlight-news-52922.php

Weekly poll: which one of the new Redmi Note 11 models is your favorite?

The new Redmi Note 11 series was unveiled earlier this week and it already went through a limited sale (an early bird deal with $20-30 worth of discounts). Did you get one? Will you get one once the phones become widely available and which one? That’s what we want to know this week. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G fills a 5G-shaped hole in the Note series. There was a Note 10 5G last year, but that was more of a mid-range offering and not a Pro. Anyway, the Note 11 Pro 5G is mostly identical to its 4G-only sibling with the key difference being the Snapdragon 695 chipset. Redmi Note 11 Pro...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_which_one_of_the_new_redmi_note_11_models_is_your_favorite-news-52902.php

Our vivo V23 5G video review is up

The selfie-centric vivo's V23 series is out, and we already have reviews of both the vanilla and the Pro version. But the focus of our latest video review is on the vivo V23 5G - a slick midranger with innovative glass Fluorite AG Glass that changes colors. Despite the notch on the front, the handset features a trendy design. It also packs some pretty balanced hardware with excellent battery life and 44W fast charging. The solid 50MP selfie camera coupled with a secondary ultra-wide and 2 front-facing LED lights is another standout feature that puts the V23 ahead of the...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/our_vivo_v23_5g_video_review_is_up-news-52903.php

OnePlus Nord 2T and Nord 2 CE Indian prices revealed

A couple of days ago, some OnePlus Nord 2T specs leaked in the wild and now we have an expected price range for all of the handset's memory configurations along with a supposed release time frame. The same source tries to guess the rumored Nord 2 CE's price as well. Starting with the Nord 2T, which should replace the current Nord 2, 91mobiles believes that the device will be priced between INR 30,000 and INR 40,000. This range probably covers all configurations. In Euros, it's between €360 and €480. However, we believe that the European prices will be a tad higher due to import taxes. The...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_nord_2t_and_nord_2_ce_indian_prices_revealed-news-52933.php

Weekly poll results: 5G still far from universal adoption

5G phones are now widely available, but the same can’t be said of 5G networks. Last week’s poll shows that the greatest barrier to adoption is that some countries still haven’t launched their 5G networks. The second most common issue is that many users don’t have a 5G-capable phone yet (about a quarter of voters). Not really surprising, if they don’t live in an area with 5G coverage. Of course, that hasn’t stopped makers from selling 5G phones in those regions – they frame it as future-proofing. And they do put in the work, e.g. Airtel in India was using phones from Apple, Realme,...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_5g_still_far_from_universal_adoption-news-52900.php

Flashback: the Moto G was one of the best $200 smartphones you could buy in 2013

The sub-$200 smartphone market in 2013 was pretty barren, buyers on a budget had only a few good options to choose from. Thankfully, “good” is underselling them – there were some excellent cheap phones from that period. Motorola Moto G The Motorola Moto G comes to mind. It launched at $180 and reviewers and users alike sang its praises. It made for a good second in command to the highly customizable Moto X and we still remember it fondly today. But how much of that was true excellence and how much is it rose-tinted glasses? Moto G next to its flagship sibling, the Moto...

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Oppo Reno7 lineup's LDI design process detailed ahead of February 4 global launch

The Oppo Reno7 series unveiled in November in China will begin its global journey on February 4, starting with India. The lineup consists of Reno7, Reno7 SE, and Reno7 Pro. We know the Pro model will launch in India, but the company hasn't confirmed if it will bring both the vanilla and SE versions to the Asian country or skip one. While we await more confirmation on the number of Reno7 phones launching in India next week, Oppo has detailed the design process of the LDI technology we'll see on the global models of the Reno7 series. LDI, which stands for Laser Direct Imaging, is used to...

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iOS 15.4 beta adds support for 120Hz refresh rate in all apps

Apple's latest iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max flaunt 120Hz ProMotion displays, but only a handful of apps support 120 frames per second. Mostly system apps at that. Well, with the upcoming iOS 15.4 software, Apple is finally adding support for all apps to make use of the buttery-smooth experience. It's worth noting that the iOS 15.4 is currently in beta. For now, iOS 15.4 is still in beta and the information comes from a developer saying that he got the news from "someone at Apple". He posted a screenshot as proof. Yay, got a little message from someone at Apple today that this is fixed in...

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OnePlus Buds Z2 vs Nothing ear (1)

OnePlus recently launched the Buds Z2, which are a pair of truly wireless earbuds and successor to the 2020 OnePlus Buds Z. While they are still fairly affordable, the new model comes with active noise-cancellation and improved drivers for better performance. Priced at $100, the new Buds Z2 cost exactly the same as the Nothing ear (1), which too are a pair of affordable wireless earbuds with ANC. Having reviewed them in the past, we had our reservations about both products but ultimately both seemed to perform reasonably well for the price. The question then is which one's better?...

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