Xiaomi will unveil its first car prototype in August

Technically, this is not the first EV Xiaomi has put out. That would be the Xiaomi M365 electric scooter. There's an "um, actually" fact to toss to your friends. Joking aside, the Chinese giant made a big commitment to the electric car market last year, pledging to invest $10 billion over the next ten years. In the latest development on that front,...

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2022) renders, key specs and price leak

It's been a while now since Samsung updated its budget Galaxy Tab A line. As per a fresh new leak, a new Tab A7 (2022) model is just around the corner. The leak offers a look at the tablet's rather unexciting design. It honestly looks like a spitting image of the 2020 Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 model both from the front and back. In fact, Samsung might actually...

Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge receive Android 12-based MIUI 13 in India

The Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge launched in India in January with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5E are now receiving the MIUI 13 update that's based on Android 12. Xiaomi hasn't provided a detailed changelog of the update, but you can expect it to come with the usual goodies you get on other Xiaomi smartphones running Android 12 with MIUI 13 on top....

Reliance Jio tests Redmi K50i 5G support, Redmi Buds 3 Lite launching alongside it

Xiaomi and Reliance Jio teamed up to test the upcoming Redmi K50i on the carrier’s 5G network ahead of its July 20 launch. Redmi K50i will boast a total of twelve 5G bands – namely the n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28a, n38,n40, n41, n77 and n78 bands. The phone successfully passed several real-world tests like streaming 4K content and cloud gaming....

Tecno Spark 9 is launching in India on July 18

We’ve already seen the debuts of Tecno’s Spark 9 Pro and Spark 9T and we now get confirmation that Tecno is launching another device in the lineup dubbed Spark 9. The device will be launched on Monday, July 18 and its landing page on Amazon India is already live revealing some of its key specs ahead of the announcement. Tecno Spark 9 key specs Spark...

Major Windows update is coming in 2024, could be Windows 12

According to a new report by Windows Central, Microsoft will adopt a three-year OS release cycle, with the next release marked for 2024. It's unclear whether it will be Windows 12 or a version number of Windows 11. At the same time, Microsoft will increase the release of new features to the existing in-market Windows users. Starting with Windows...

Xiaomi India appoints Muralikrishnan B as President

Xiaomi made a leadership rejig last month with the appointment of Mr. Avin Tse as the General Manager of its Indian branch, and today, the company announced yet another change to its leadership team as it appointed Mr. Muralikrishnan B as its President. Muralikrishnan has been the Chief Operating Officer of Xiaomi India since 2018 and was instrumental...

Kuo: demand for the iPhone 14 series in China is expected to be stronger

Apple’s suppliers are expecting increased demand for the iPhone 14 series in China, reports analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo offers a potential explanation – Apple is making the best out of Huawei’s forced exit from the 5G market. This left Apple as the dominant player in the high-end market in China with little competition. Back in January the vanilla...

Nubia Z40S Pro launching on July 20, key specs confirmed

The Nubia brand will launch a new flagship on July 20 and we got plenty of details via the official Weibo page. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday from 2PM local time (6AM UTC) and will introduce the Nubia Z40S Pro. Nubia Z40S Pro The device will succeed the Nubia Z40 Pro that launched back in February with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4 get NBTC certified

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 bagged FCC certification a few days ago, and now both smartphones have been certified by NBTC, clearing their way for launch in Thailand. The Galaxy Z Fold4 certified by NBTC has model code SM-F936B/DS, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip4 has SM-F721B. As always, the Thai certifying authority doesn't reveal the...

Samsung announces 200 million devices are registered to SmartThings Find

Samsung’s SmartThings Find is the counterpart to Apple’s Find My network. The service has reached a new milestone as Samsung announces that SmartThings Find has reached 200 million “nodes” worldwide that help to locate lost devices and items. A node is any Samsung device that’s been opted into SmartThings Find. We’re proud and excited to see the...

Instagram adds new subscriber-exclusive Reels and posts for creators

Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri posted an update to Twitter where he announced new features coming to Instagram creators with paid Subscribers. Instagram creators can sign up to the Subscribers program where they can charge their followers a monthly fee to see exclusive content through the Instagram app. 📣 Subscriptions Update 📣Subscriptions are...

Samsung Galaxy A04 moves a step closer to launch as it gets NBTC certified

The Samsung Galaxy A04 that was Wi-Fi certified last month has bagged NBTC certification, moving it a step closer to the launch. The Thai certification authority doesn't reveal any specs of the Galaxy A04, sporting model code SM-A045F/DS, but it tells us the smartphone won't have 5G connectivity. In addition to the Galaxy A04, Samsung is also expected...

Here’s a teardown of the Poco F4 5G with a 5.5/10 repairability score

In PBKReviews teardown video of the Poco F4 5G, the reviewer gave it a 5.5/10 score for repairability. The design of the device is not designed well with repairability in mind. While it isn’t impossible to perform a screen replacement, it does require feeding the flex cable through the midframe, though – that’s before applying adhesive. Opening the...

Apple’s Back to School campaign kicks off in Europe when you buy a Mac or iPad

Apple has launched its Back to School campaign in Europe for those looking to purchase a new iPad or Mac machine. Customers in Europe can now take advantage of a free gift card from Apple when purchasing an eligible device. Students in EU and UK can receive a €150/£120 gift card when buying a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, or iMac. Those buying an iPad...

Android 13's final beta is live, the official release is next

Today Google has released the fourth and final beta of Android 13. The official release is next, and the company says we are now "just a few weeks away" from when that hits supported Pixel devices. The fourth beta of Android 13 is meant for app developers to be able to perform final testing and development with the new release in mind. This build...

Oppo Reno7/F21 Pro review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_reno7_f21_pro-review-2449.p...

Samsung US offers deals on Galaxy flagship phones and tablets

Samsung’s 4th generation foldables are expected in a month, but chances of lower starting prices are low. This could be the right time to pick up a third generation foldable – Samsung US is offering some freebies to encourage just that. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is available with a $400 discount and up to $640 of trade-in credit (or up to $465 if...

Asus Zenfone 9 is coming on July 28

The Asus Zenfone 8 introduced last May will get a successor later this month as Asus today announced the Zenfone 9 will be unveiled on July 28. The Asus Zenfone 9 will be unveiled at multiple events in New York, Berlin, and Taipei at 1PM UTC, and you can expect the launch to be streamed live on YouTube and other social media accounts of the Taiwanese...

Nikon will reportedly stop making DSLRs to focus on mirrorless cameras

Nikon will reportedly discontinue production of its SLR cameras as per Nikkei Asia. Increasing competition from smartphone cameras continues to shift the camera industry. The Japanese camera maker will be focusing on new mirrorless camera models and the Nikon D6 DSLR will be Nikon’s last SLR. An SLR (single-lens reflex) camera uses an array of mechanical...

Qualcomm teases next-generation Snapdragon wearable platform

A new teaser has been posted to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Twitter handle, showing a peek at the next generation of wearable SoCs that’s “coming soon”. The clock is ticking on something big. 👀⌚ pic.twitter.com/0bYaGf3SrF— Snapdragon (@Snapdragon) July 12, 2022 The most recent Snapdragon Wear 4100+ is built on the 12nm process and included a new co-processor...

Samsung’s Watch5 and Buds2 appears in latest version of the Galaxy Wearable app

Samsung’s upcoming wearables are arriving soon, and the latest discovery confirms the company is preparing its consumer app for its arrival. In the most recent version of the Samsung Galaxy Wearable app, both the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and the Galaxy Watch5 are listed as compatible devices to pair with the app. Source: Samsung Korea Community Forums This...

Motorola Razr 2022 design revealed by Lenovo exec

There’s been plenty of talk about the upcoming Moto Razr (codenamed Maven) over the past few months and we finally get an official look at the device thanks to Lenovo Mobile China GM Chen Jin who briefly showcased the foldable’s design. Motorola Razr showcased by Chen Jin (Lenovo Mobile China GM) The first image shows the phone in its unfolded state...

HMD announces Nokia 2660 Flip, 5710 XpressAudio and 8210 4G feature phones

Nokia’s latest feature phones are a blast from the past with some modern twists. There’s the re-imagined Nokia 8210 4G which introduces 4G to 1999’s Nokia 8210 as well as the Nokia 2660 Flip which offers a familiar experience and large tactile buttons. Nokia is also honoring the XpressMusic line with the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio - a candybar handset...

Nokia T10 is an 8” tablet with optional LTE

HMD Global launched the Nokia T10 tablet today - an 8” device with entry-level hardware and promises for three years of updates. It is powered by a Unisoc chipset and comes in LTE and Wi-Fi versions. The Nokia T10 runs on Unisoc T606 which has an octa-core CPU. It has 2x Cortex-A75 units for performance and 6x Cortex A-55 for efficiency. RAM is either...

Oppo A97 goes official with Dimensity 810, 48MP camera, and 5,000 mAh battery

The Oppo A97 that surfaced last week is now official. It is powered by the Dimensity 810 SoC and runs Android 12-based ColorOS 12 out of the box. The A97 comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage onboard, and you also have the option to expand the RAM virtually up to 19GB using the smartphone's internal storage. The Oppo A97 packs a 6.6" FullHD+ 90Hz...

nubia launches Red Magic Gaming Monitor, Keyboard, and Mouse

In addition to the recently announced nubia Red Magic 7S and 7S Pro, nubia also launched a lineup of PC accessories and a flashy gaming monitor with high-tech features. The nubia Red Magic Gaming Monitor packs mmWave wireless projection built-in for lossless 4K projection without wires and with low latency. This is a 27-inch 160Hz miniLED panel with...

Some users begin seeing Google Duo become “Meet” with latest version

Last month, Google announced that its two video calling products Duo and Meet would merge together into a single video calling platform called “Google Meet”. A small number of users are starting to see this merger take place with the latest version of the Google Duo app on Android. 9to5Google has some screenshots showing the start of the transition...

Apple opens up the public beta program for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16

Apple introduced its upcoming iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 releases back at its WorldWide Developer Conference (WWDC) last month, and ever since then it's seeded a few pre-release builds to developers. Starting today however, you can partake in the testing of the upcoming releases too, as the public beta program is now live for iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. This...

You can now react to WhatsApp messages with any emoji

Compared to Messenger, also owned by Meta, it took WhatsApp a very long time to implement emoji reactions, and it's finally released this capability recently to much enjoyment from users worldwide. There was still a problem, however - namely that you only had six options, pre-chosen for you by the WhatsApp developers. This was undoubtedly still a...

Realme 9 review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_9-review-2448.p...

Red Magic 7S and 7S Pro unveiled with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipsets

The Red Magic 7 series was unveiled in February with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 power. Today the gaming brand announced an “S” refresh, which (predictably) makes the jump to Qualcomm’s revamped flagship chip. Highlight features: Red Magic 7S • Red Magic 7S Pro The Red Magic 7S and 7S Pro are both powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both models have a built-in...

Honor X40i launch scheduled for July 13

Honor confirmed it will launch a new midrange phone on Wednesday, July 13 called Honor X40i. The device will bring a dual-camera setup on the back with the two modules intersecting and forming a figure eight. Honor X40i poster A separate video shows out the device in more detail with Rose Galaxy color though no specific detail were revealed. Honor...

Kuo: Galaxy S23 series to use only Snapdragon chipsets

For the past several years Samsung has relied on a two chipset approach for its Galaxy S-series – its in-house Exynos SoCs in regions like Europe and Asia and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips elsewhere. The disparities in performance between the two chipsets naturally created rifts in consumers and Samsung may finally put an end to that practice. Noted...

Top 10 trending phones of week 27

After having the same set of phones in the same order for two weeks in a row week 27 brought more than enough changes to make up for the week-long lull. Xiaomi's new top dogs occupied the top two spots with the 12S Ultra ahead of the 12S Pro. Almost amazingly amidst all the surrounding movement the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has retained its third...

Oppo details what makes the Find X5 Pro's screen special

A phone's screen is incredibly important because it's your main point of interaction with it and all its innards. Your handset might have the best chipset and the best cameras, but if the screen isn't very good, you'll definitely notice - after all, you are looking at it every time you use your phone. There are two main screen technologies on the...

Week 27 in review: The 1-inch Xiaomi 12S Ultra is here, ROG Phone 6 Pro is official

Another week down, and as big ones go, this was it. Right on cue, Xiaomi unveiled the 12S series with the Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro, and the highly-anticipated 12S Ultra. We'll start with the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, as it's been one of the most read-about devices on our website. It finally broke the 1-inch type barrier on a phone with the Sony IMX989. The behemoth...

Huawei previews Prime Day deals for Amazon UK

Amazon’s Prime Day is next week (July 12-13), but here is a preview of the deals you can expect from Huawei – the company will slash the prices of its products on Amazon UK by up to 54%. The Huawei MatePad T 10s (4/64GB) will be £125, 30% off its regular price. This is an affordable 10” tablet with an IPS LCD (1,920 x 1,200px) and a Kirin 710A, not...

Tecno Camon 19 Pro in for review

This is the Tecno Camon 19 Pro, which was announced at Rockefeller Center in New York just last month. It's a very good package for a great price, equivalent to $210, although limited availability means not everyone will be able to get it at that price. The phone ships in a well-equipped box with a 33W charger, a USB cable, 3.5mm earbuds, and a case....

Weekly poll: if you could get a Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro or 12S Ultra, would you?

1” sensors are the holy grail of small digital cameras – are they really that good? We’re about to find out as we already have a Xiaomi 12S Ultra in for review. Unlike the recent Xperia Pro-I (which reused the sensor from the Sony RX100 VII), this phone is the first to use Sony’s new IMX989. The sensor isn’t everything, however, processing matters...

Weekly poll results: AR more promising than VR, but neither is guaranteed success

Last week’s poll brings unexpected results – Augmented Reality glasses are the type of XR that holds the most promise. That being said, there just isn’t much confidence that XR tech is ready for mass adoption or even useful. The technology has been improving at a rapid pace, riding on the coattails of smartphones – high quality displays with high...