Oppo Reno8 series is launching in the Philippines on September 1

The Oppo Reno8 series was launched in China in May and made its global debut last month, and the next market it's heading to is the Philippines. Oppo will introduce the Reno8 series in the Philippines on September 1, and while the Chinese brand hasn't revealed how many Reno8 series smartphones it will launch in the Philippines, it has confirmed that...

Our OnePlus Nord 2T video review is out

Although the OnePlus Nord 2T arrives nearly a year after the Nord 2, it's actually more of a refresh with incremental updates. Even so, the Nord 2T will ultimately succeed the Nord 2 on store shelves. Powered by the Dimensity 1300 and packing a more powerful 80W charger the Nord 2T recently got its detailed written review and now it's time for the...

iQOO Z6 5G variant with 80W charging is allegedly on its way

iQOO is allegedly working on a new variant to add to its popular Z6 lineup. Rumors are still vague, but they claim that the iQOO Z6 5G will offer 80W fast charging. The iQOO Z6 5G would be joining a current trio of siblings within the Z6 line. There is the iQOO Z6 Pro with its 66W charging, the iQOO Z6 - a 4G phone with 44W charging and the iQOO...

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G gets August 2022 Android security patch

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy A33 5G that bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to August 2022. It's currently seeding in Vietnam, Hong Kong, and South Korea with firmware versions A336EDXU3AVH1, A3360ZHU3AVGA, and A336NKSU1AVH1, respectively. However, the rollout should expand to other regions soon....

Nothing phone (1) teardown reveals Glyph’s innards

If there’s any device worth watching a teardown of it is the Nothing Phone (1). In the most recent video uploaded to JerryRigEverything’s YouTube channel, the Nothing Phone (1) gets the teardown treatment following its scratch, bend, and burn test. The Nothing Phone (1) is a unique device in that it features an entire assembly dedicated to the aesthetic...

vivo Y22 stops by Geekbench ahead of its official launch

Last August vivo launched the Y21 and now here we are a year later waiting for a successor. We won't have to wait long, though, by the looks of it, as a vivo Y22 prototype (not to be confused with the Y22 from 2013) was just spotted in the Geekbench database. This has revealed that it's powered by MediaTek's Helio G85 SoC, unlike the Y21 which had...

Moto Razr 2022 teardown video shows how the new hinge improves on the old one

The Moto Razr 2022 looks more modern without the chin, but that actually served an important purpose on the Razr 5G (beyond nostalgia). A spring-loaded mechanism within the chin kept the foldable display taut to try and minimize the crease. The 2022 model takes a different approach. The teardown video from WekiHome offers a great visual demonstration...

Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro and Buds 4 Pro announced

Xiaomi’s latest smart wearables are here with the Watch S1 Pro and Buds 4 Pro which launched in China. Watch S1 Pro joins the Watch S1 and Watch S1 Active with a larger screen, bigger battery and two color options. Buds 4 Pro offer Hi-Res audio, LHDC 4.0 support and active noise cancelation. Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro Watch S1 Pro comes with a stainless...

Lenovo reveals details about Legion Y70 cooling capabilities

Lenovo is introducing a Legion Y70 smartphone on August 18, and the company already revealed major specs of the new flagship. Today it continued with an array of teasers, revealing more about the phone’s cooling capabilities. The company is going to introduce a massive 5,047 sq.mm VC cooling that’s just 0.55 mm thick. That’s right, the chamber will...

Samsung Galaxy A04 Core appears on Geekbench with key specs

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A03 Core last November, and it's expected to announce the Galaxy A04 Core soon, which has appeared on Geekbench with its key specs. The Galaxy A04 Core, sporting model code SM-A042F, runs Android 12 (probably Go Edition) and has 3GB RAM onboard. However, there could be more RAM options that are yet to be confirmed. The...

Android launches #GetTheMessage campaign to convince Apple to support RCS messaging

In the recent year or so, discussions about the whole green bubble versus blue bubble debacle have intensified. The discussion is that iPhone users who send and receive messages from Android users do not get a nice experience. This Thursday, @Android Tweeted about a new campaign for Apple to #GetTheMessage about RCS. I had to spill the tea…. help...

vivo V25 Pro officially launches in India on August 17

The vivo V25 Pro was recently spotted in the Geekbench database with MediaTek's Dimensity 1300 SoC at the helm, while before that we've seen it listed on the Google Play Console on its way to India. The Indian launch has now been officially confirmed by vivo's arm in the country, and it will take place on August 17 at 12 PM local time. It will be...

New Moto G62 launches in India with Snapdragon 695 chipset

Motorola already unveiled a Moto G62 5G back in June, but now the company has built a separate device with the same name for the Indian market. It brings more processing power, but it is mostly the same phone. It is also similar to other Motos, more on that in a bit. The new Moto G62 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 chipset, replacing the Snapdragon...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4, Z Flip4 and Watch5 series announcement coverage wrap-up

The Galaxy Unpacked event brought Samsung’s next generation of foldables – the Galaxy Z Flip4 and Z Fold4. While there is no shortage of competitors in China, on the global stage the Z series goes almost unchallenged – the Z Flip3 alone made up half of the foldable market in the first three months of this year. The newly announced Moto Razr 2022...

Motorola announces X30 Pro with 200MP camera and S30 Pro

Motorola held a big event in China earlier today where it announced a trio of new phones. Razr 2022 is the latest foldable from the brand and expectedly garnered most of the attention while the X30 Pro and S30 Pro bring more conventional designs with top-notch specs. Motorola X30 Pro Motorola X30 Pro is the first phone on the market with a 200MP...

Motorola Razr 2022 arrives with flagship chipset, improved 6.7” foldable OLED

The wait is over, Motorola finally launched the Moto Razr 2022, and the phone is everything we expected it to be. The new foldable keeps the signature clamshell design and comes with an improved display, dual cameras and a flagship chipset. The screen’s diagonal is 6.7”, which is the same as the predecessor, but that’s where the similarities end....

Next iQOO Neo will run on the Dimensity 9000+ platform

The iQOO 10 series was expected to be the first to introduce a Dimensity 9000+ chipset but rumors got it slightly wrong. In reality, it will be the Neo 7 that will have the latest Mediatek chipset as per noted tipster Digital Chat Station. vivo iQOO Neo 6 The new phone will be the successor of the Neo 6 and we assume it will follow the usual formula...

Disney Plus rate hikes confirmed, ad-supported tier coming December 2022

On Wednesday, Disney held its Q3 FY22 earning webcast where the world-wide entertainment company announced that its Disney Plus subscription service would see a price increase later this year. Hulu and ESPN Plus – two other Disney-owned streaming services – would also see rate increases. Although Disney is increasing the pricing of its services (from...

Oppo Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro launch with Snapdragon W5 Gen 1

Internationally, Samsung just unveiled a couple of new smartwatches earlier today as you may know - the Galaxy Watch5 and Watch5 Pro. And over in China, Oppo announced two of its own new wearables, not wanting to feel outdone. As promised, the Oppo Watch 3 and the Oppo Watch 3 Pro are the first smartwatches to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 wearable...

Motorola Moto Tab G62 is coming on August 17

Motorola will launch the Moto G62 in India tomorrow with a different chip, and next Wednesday, it will introduce the Moto Tab G62 tablet in the country. Experience incredible performance of Powerful Snapdragon® 680 processor in the all-new #mototabg62. Qualcomm® Adreno™ 610 GPU & Qualcomm® Kryo™ 265 CPU Enjoy fast, fluid gaming & do a lot...

Redmi K50 Extreme Edition will be unveiled on August 11

Xiaomi is holding an event in China on August 11 to launch the Mix Fold 2, but that's not the only smartphone the Chinese brand will introduce since the company today announced it will also unveil the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition at the same event. Xiaomi hasn't detailed the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition's specs sheet yet, but it might be the rumored Redmi...

OnePlus 10 Pro gets first OxygenOS 13 Open Beta build based on Android 13

Last week alongside the 10T launch OnePlus officially unveiled the next version of its Android skin, OxygenOS 13, based on Android 13. And now the company is already out with the first Open Beta build of OxygenOS 13, for the OnePlus 10 Pro. As this is the first publicly available beta, expect to see a lot of bugs and issues, so definitely refrain...

Asus Zenfone 9 gets disassembled on video

The Zenfone 9 is Asus' latest mainstream, non-gaming smartphone, and one of a very select few to come with a top of the line chipset in a very compact form factor. As such, it's an intriguing device, one which we've explored in depth in our review. But we didn't literally explore its depths, opening it up to see all that's inside. We don't do that...

WhatsApp working on screenshot blocking for View Once messages

The team at WhatsApp is working on new ways to increase privacy and reduce awkwardness. Three new features will be rolling out to users soon that will help achieve those goals. First is the feature that lets you leave a group chat silently. This means that you can duck out of a group chat without awkward goodbyes. Note that while users in the group...

vivo X80 Lite 5G and iQOO Z6x appear on the Google Play Supported Devices list

The list of Google Play Supported Devices has two new additions – one vivo and one iQOO phone, both of which are “lite” additions to existing lineups. Unfortunately, details are pretty scarce. The first device is the vivo X80 Lite 5G. There are two model numbers attached to the name – V2202, which is the same model number as the vivo V25, and V2208....

IDC: Realme is now second largest maker in India as Samsung falters

According to a report by IDC, Q2 2022 smartphone shipments in India grew about 3% year-over-year but fell 5% compared to Q1 2022. The whole first half of 2022 recorded a 1% decline in overall smartphone sales. IDC outlines the lingering effects of the supply constraints in 2021 as part of the reason along with rising inflation leading to demand contraction....

Moto G32 launches in India for INR 12,999

Following its debut two weeks ago, Motorola’s Moto G32 has now made its way to India. The device will be available in a single 4GB RAM and 64GB storage configuration and Satin Silver and Mineral Grey colors. Open sales start on August 16 via Flipkart. Moto G32 in Satin Silver and Mineral Grey Moto G32 is a Snapdragon 680 midranger with a 6.5-inch...

iOS 16 beta 5 brings back battery percentage to the status bar

Apple removed the battery percentage indicator in the status bar for notched devices with the iPhone X but the latest iOS 16 beta 5 is now bringing the feature back. Users will get a new percentage indicator within the battery icon which shows the corresponding charge level. Early users are reporting that iPhone 11, iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini...

Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 confirmed to launch on August 11, Buds 4 Pro and Pad 5 Pro 12.4-inch will tag along

Reliable tipster Ice Universe recently claimed that the Xiaomi Mix Fold 2 will be launched on August 11, and the tipster has proved right since Xiaomi took to Weibo to confirm the August 11 unveiling of the Mix Fold 2. In addition to the Mix Fold 2, Xiaomi will also introduce the Buds 4 Pro TWS earphones and the Pad 5 Pro 12.4" tablet on Thursday...

Oppo Reno8 4G leaks in "Dawnlight Gold", looks like a minor upgrade to the Reno7 4G

If we count all the regional variants and regional names, Oppo's Reno8 family is already pretty expansive, featuring seven devices. But that wouldn't be fitting of the Reno8 line, now would it? So, you guessed it, an eighth Reno8 is due to soon join all the others in Oppo's increasingly confusing mid-range portfolio. We're talking about the Reno8...

Oppo Watch 3 series reservations open, more details emerge

Oppo is gearing up to announce several new smart accessories and a new tablet on August 10 and the maker already has the Oppo Watch 3 series up for reservation on its Chinese online store. In addition to the listing, we get some spec details about the upcoming smartwatches. Oppo Watch 3 Pro will bring a curved 1.91-inch AMOLED LTPO with Always-on...

Motorola confirms new August 11 date for Razr 2022, X30 Pro and S30 Pro announcement

Motorola’s China branch just confirmed it will announce the Moto Razr 2022 alongside the Moto X30 Pro and S30 Pro phones on August 11 at 8PM local time. Lenovo China Mobile GM Chen Jin confirmed the news via his personal Weibo profile. Motorola August 11 event posters In addition to the launch event confirmation, tipster Digital Chat Station shared...

Huawei MateBook 16S review

Introduction This is the new Huawei MateBook 16S - a laptop matching the overal design of last year’s MateBook 16, but a notable shift in internals to Intel’s Alder Lake. If you’re not familiar with Huawei’s MateBook 16, it has a 16-inch display with a taller 3:2 aspect ratio, packed into a svelte body that weighs just under 2kg. And if you’re unfamiliar...

Top 10 trending phones of week 31

Week 31 brought a change to the top spot in our trending chart. Nothing phone (1)'s launch hype died down a bit and the Zenfone 9 replaced it at the top. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra also took advantage and took the silver medal, leaving the three-time champion in third. Redmi Note 11 went up a position to place fourth, while the newly announced...

Motorola Moto G62 in for review

The Motorola Moto G62 is among the few handsets around the €200 mark that offer 5G connectivity thanks to the cost-efficient Snapdragon 480+ chip. At first glance, one it's somewhat puzzling as the Snapdragon 680 powers up the presumably lower-standing Moto G52, but in reality, the 480+ is a faster chip and it's the only one with a 5G modem. So it's...

Google Pixel 6a review

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6a-review-2460.p...

Weekly poll: is the OnePlus 10T the one to get or one to skip?

The OnePlus 10T is here and it may represent a change in the company’s course. Previous T-models were mid-season upgrades of existing models, but there is no vanilla OnePlus 10 to upgrade. Instead the 10T slots into the lineup of premium OnePlus offerings. With a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 this is definitely a flagship, in fact, it is the fastest OnePlus...

Realme UI 3.0 open beta announced for Realme X3

Realme has announced the Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0 open beta program for the Realme X3 in India, which was launched in June 2020 with Realme UI based on Android 10. Those interested in getting a taste of Android 12 and Realme UI 3.0 on their X3 can apply for it by navigating to their smartphone's Settings > Software Update menu, then tapping...