OnePlus 12 again tipped to launch in December in China

A couple of months ago, a tipster claimed that the OnePlus 12 would be launched in China in December 2023. While OnePlus hasn't divulged anything about the OnePlus 12 yet, tipster Max Jambor has backed the claim of the OnePlus 12's December launch in China. OnePlus 12's leaked render (Source: OnLeaks and Smartprix) However, that doesn't necessarily...

Samsung opens its first Premium Experience Store in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Samsung has inaugurated its first Premium Experience Store at the Palladium Mall in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India. It is located in the Thaltej area of Ahmedabad and is spread across 3,500 sq. ft. of space, making it Samsung's largest store in the country's western state. Customers can experience and purchase Samsung's entire product range at this...

Amazon India Prime Day deals are live now

Amazon's two-day Prime sales event has kicked off in India, and there are plenty of interesting offers to consider. You do have to be an Amazon Prime member to partake in the deals. Plus, SBI and ICICI bank customers can take advantage of additional savings of up to INR 1,000. We won't be going through all of the available deals. You can do that...

Nothing Phone (2)'s first update brings many camera improvements

The Nothing Phone (2) has been finally unveiled earlier this week, and it's only expected to go on sale online on Monday. Before that, some people have been able to purchase one at various pop-up stores across the globe. These people will be happy to know that the phone has today received its first ever software update. For those ordering the phone...

Lenovo Tab M10 5G arrives with 10.6” 2K LCD and Snapdragon 695

Lenovo just announced its latest tablet in India with the Lenovo Tab M10 5G. The slate features a 10.61-inch LCD with a 1,200 x 2,000px resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The panel supports up to 400 nits peak brightness and features TUV eye care certification. Tab M10 5G is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, 4/6GB RAM and 128GB storage...

Samsung accidentally leaks Galaxy Z Flip5 price, pointing to a hefty price hike

Samsung Romania is running a promotion that will give away 10 Galaxy Z Flip5 phones to folks who pre-register between July 26 and August 2. Naturally, they posted a PDF with the terms and conditions for this promo, which happens to include the price of the items being given out. Oops. According to that document, the Z Flip5 256GB is priced at RON...

Infinix Hot 30 5G announced with Dimensity 6020 and 120Hz LCD

Infinix announced its Hot 30 5G today in India. The device features a 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 6020 chipset and up to 8GB RAM. Hot 30 5G is built around a 6.78-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution and an 8MP front-facing camera housed inside a punch hole cutout. The back houses a 50MP main cam alongside an unspecified AI lens and the LED flash....

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 dummy units emerge in new shots

Samsung’s big Unpacked event is right around the corner and we’ve already got a pretty solid idea of what’s to come with the new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Z Fold5 devices. The latest addition to the leaks are several shots of Z Fold5 dummies courtesy of tipster Ice Universe. The devices in the picture are indicative of what’s to come when the Z Fold5 launches...

Tecno Pova Neo 3's key specs and design revealed

Tecno unveiled the Pova Neo 2 last September, and the company is expected to launch its successor soon, dubbed Tecno Pova Neo 3. Tecno hasn't detailed the Pova Neo 3's specs sheet yet, but it has revealed the smartphone's design and key specs. The image posted by Tecno on Twitter reveals the Pova Neo 3 will pack a centered punch-hole display, sport...

Google's Bard AI is now available across Europe, in more than 40 languages in total

Google's initial launch of Bard, its very own "AI" chatbot based on large language models, felt very much like an improvised response to all the traction that ChatGPT was getting in the media - complete with Google I/O becoming basically a ridiculous attempt to steal back some of the spotlight. Well, a few months have passed, and Bard is now maturing....

Honor is pondering flip foldables, but won't release one until it has something that stands out

Yesterday Honor unveiled its next-gen foldable, the Magic V2. It is a horizontal foldable and the first of its kind to measure under 10mm thick when closed. Honor believes that this marks a turning point and that soon bar phones will start to decline in popularity in favor of foldables like the V2, at least in the premium segment. However, despite...

Samsung Galaxy S23 series receives July 2023 security update in India

Samsung released the July 2023 Android security update for the Galaxy S23 series in the US and Europe recently, which is now rolling out in India as well. The update comes with firmware version S91xBXXS3AWF9 and weighs about 430MB. It fixes security vulnerabilities found in the previous version of the software and bumps up the Android security patch...

Oppo Reno10 Pro, Reno10 Pro+ are now on sale in India

Oppo introduced the Reno10 series in India last week, and today the Pro duo is up for sale, as promised. The Reno10 Pro costs INR39,999 ($487/€435), while the Reno10 Pro+ is INR54,999 ($670/€600). The devices can be purchased from Oppo Store, Flipkart and select offline stores. There are plenty of deals for people who purchase the devices, including...

ZTE nubia Z50S Pro launching on July 20

ZTE’s nubia brand is gearing up to launch a new flagship offering with the Z50S Pro and we now get official confirmation that the device is due to launch on July 20. The accompanying teaser posters suggest ZTE has updated the 35mm main lens which was used on the nubia Z50 and a 7-element lens. nubia Z50S Pro teasers A recent Geekebch listing revealed...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5, Tab S9 Ultra pricing tipped for a €100 price hike

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Fold5 on July 26, and today we received a tip that it might cost more than last year’s Fold. The price in Greece for the 256 GB version will be €1,999, and when we account for the higher VAT in the Mediterranean country, the price of the foldable should be €1,899 elsewhere in Europe. However, this is still...

New Realme C53 with 108MP camera is coming on July 19

Realme launched the C53 in May with a 50MP primary camera in Malaysia, and the company today announced it will introduce a new Realme C53 in India on July 19 featuring a 108MP primary camera. Realme is touting the new C53 as the "First and only 108MP Ultra Clear Camera in the segment," and the image it shared reveals gold will be one of the color...

Our Redmi 12 video review is now up

The Redmi 12 started its international rollout last month, and is only due to reach India on August 1. We have one already, however, and we've already reviewed it in full and in-depth. Today it's time for our accompanying video review to get out into the world and let you know, in the usual short and sweet form, whether this cheap smartphone is only...

OnePlus 12 shows off its periscope zoom camera in leaked CAD-based renders

The upcoming OnePlus 12 has been leaked today in some CAD-based renders. The smartphone will be the first OnePlus to feature a periscope zoom camera, as has been rumored a few times before. The camera module design is highly reminiscent of the OnePlus 11's, just with alterations required by the presence of the periscope. The main and ultrawide sensors...

Prepare for long flights this summer with Sony ANC headphones from Amazon Prime Day

With summer in full swing, you’re quite likely to be spending several hours on a plane to your vacation destination. Your flight will be made more pleasant and quiet with the right active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones. We already looked at Apple AirPods offers for Prime Day, now let’s check out the Sony headphones. We’ll start with the Sony WH-1000XM4....

Upgrade your tablet with a Samsung Galaxy Tab S-series slate this Prime Day from Amazon UK and US

If you need something more powerful than the Amazon Fire tablets, there Prime Day deals on Samsung’s outgoing Galaxy Tab S8 series too. “Outgoing” since the Tab S9 generation is just around the corner (will be unveiled at the end of the month), but tablets age slower than phones, so you don’t have to get the latest model. We’ll start off with the...

Reuters: Huawei to launch smartphone with 5G connectivity later this year

Huawei has been dealing with US government sanctions for over four years now since the US Department of Commerce put Huawei on the entity list back in May 2019. That decision essentially banned US companies from selling hardware and software to Huawei and cut off the Chinese brand’s access to 5G chipsets. According to a new report from Reuters, Huawei...

The best laptop deals at Amazon US Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Day is in full swing in the UK, Europe, and the US and we've collected some worthy laptop deals from Stateside. Starting with Asus, for the same price you could have either the excellent 16-inch creator laptop VivoBook Pro 16 with an RTX 4060 or the dual-screened ZenBook Pro Duo 15 with two OLED displays. MSI's gaming choices include...

The OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 10 Pro get Prime Day discounts the US and the UK

The US smartphone market is pretty sparse compared to the breadth of options buyers have in Europe and especially Asia. OnePlus is one of the few brands that tries to challenge the Samsung/Apple duopoly. The OnePlus 11 is pretty cheap for a phone with a 6.7” QHD+ LTPO panel (120Hz, 10-bit). It has a trio of cameras with Hasselblad tuning and features,...

The Motorola Edge phones get Prime Day discounts in the US, the UK and Germany

The Edge series from Motorola often offer great value for money and the 2023 generations is no exception. The Motorola Edge+ (2023) in the US is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 512GB storage. It pairs the fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with an equally fast 165Hz AMOLED display (6.67” FHD+). It has a 50MP main (1/1.55” with OIS) and 50MP ultra wide...

Amazon discounts all Apple Watches for Prime Day 2023

Apple is joining Amazon Prime Day in full force, and the wearable division at Cupertino decided to go bold with discounts. All the latest smart watches are discounted on all major Amazon stores. We’ve gathered the deals at Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Amazon Germany but we can confirm they can be found in other regions as well. The Apple Watch Ultra...

The best Prime Day laptop deals at Amazon Germany

Hey guys, Amazon's Prime Day is here and it's live in the US, the UK, and Germany. We're scouring each and every store for deals on smartphones, accessories, tablets, laptops, and cameras and will be bringing them to you one at a time. We're starting off with laptop deals from Amazon Germany. Now, these are just some of the Prime Day deals we found....

nubia Red Magic 8S Pro's global launch date revealed

The nubia Red Magic 8S Pro unveiled earlier this month is currently only available in China, but that will change next week since the company has announced the Red Magic 8S Pro will make its international debut on July 18 at 8 AM EST. nubia also introduced the Red Magic 8S Pro+ alongside the 8S Pro, but the company hasn't mentioned that on its event...

EU adopts new framework for data transfer to the US

Data transfer between Europe and the United States was deemed illegal back in 2020 by an EU Court. Now, almost three years later, the European Commission announced the adoption of a new adequacy decision, which essentially allows companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple to store data about European users on their American servers. The EU-US Data...

Samsung Galaxy S23 series gets July 2023 security update in Europe

The July 2023 Android security update released by Samsung for the Galaxy S23 series in the US last week is now rolling out in Europe. The update has firmware version S91xBXXS3AWF7 and requires a download of about 430MB. It bumps up the Android security patch level on the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra to July 2023, and Samsung claims...

Gurman: Apple is working on a new iMac with an M3 chip a 32" iMac planned for 2024/2025

Apple’s iMac is fairly popular because it offers a clean all-in-one setup for desk workers that don’t need the high-end performance of a Mac Pro. However, there is currently only one model and it is already getting long in the tooth – the 24” iMac from 2021 that is powered by the original M1. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is working...

Oppo Reno10 series debuts in India

Following their international debut over the weekend, the Oppo Reno10 series is now available in India. Reno10 comes in Silvery Grey and Ice Blue colors though the pricing for the device will be revealed on July 20. Oppo Reno10 series Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+ come in Silvery Grey and Glossy Purple colors and are already up for pre-order from Oppo...

Samsung silently launched the SD 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE in India

Samsung quietly launched the Snapdragon 888-powered Galaxy S21 FE across retail stores in India and will make it available online from tomorrow. Previously, the country only got the Exynos 2100-powered Galaxy S21 FE. The new Snapdragon Galaxy S21 FE costs INR 49,999 (€550, converted) compared to INR 37,999 (€420, converted) for the Exynos variant....

Asus Zenfone 10 teardown video shows no repairability improvements

When PBKRevewis disassembled the the Zenfone 9 last year, the phone scored a below average 4.5/10 on the repairability score. Now that Asus has had a year to work on it, has the Zenfone 10 become easier to maintain? The latest teardown video explores just that. Just below the polycarbonate back is one of the major upgrades for this year – the Qi...

Xiaomi 14 schematic leaks

Last week brought us the first leaked specs Xiaomi 14 series and we now have our first look at an early schematic of the base Xiaomi 14. The illustration was shared by tipster Digital Chat Station who holds a solid track record for Xiaomi device leaks though as always this image may differ from the final design. Xiaomi 14 schematic Xiaomi 14 will...

Watch the Oppo Reno10 series' Indian debut here

The Oppo Reno10 series arrived internationally earlier this month, and now India is also getting the phones. The event is taking place today, July 10, at 12 PM local time (06:30 UTC) and there is a live stream to follow the launch. The promo images suggest one of the phones on stage will be the Oppo Reno10 Pro+ with its Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset,...

Huawei Watch 4 Pro in for review

Huawei Watch 4 series was launched in May with two models. The basic Watch 4 comes in Black with a fluoroelastomer strap, while the Pro is with a titanium alloy case and two choices of straps - leather or titanium. We received the all-Titanium option for a review, and it arrived with promises for more functional widgets and long battery life. Huawei...

Weekly poll: is the OnePlus Nord 3 a flagship killer? Anyone want a Nord CE 3 instead?

The OnePlus Nord 3 is a bigger deal than its predecessor – literally, because that 6.74” AMOLED display towers over the 6.43” panel of the old model, but also figuratively in that this is the closest that the mid-range Nord series has come to flagship specs. Let’s stick with the screen for a moment – it has 1,240 x 2,772px resolution, up from FHD+...

Flashback: the phones that werent part 5: rectangles are bad

Look at your phone – it’s a rectangle with rounded corners, isn’t it? While this was established as the prevailing shape early on, there were those that knew in their hearts there are better, more natural shapes. In 2015 Monohm showcased the Runcible – described as an “heirloom smart pocket device”, this was both a smartphone and not a smartphone....

Weekly poll results: the Asus Zenfone 10 gets a lot of love but it could be better

The Asus Zenfone 10 is one popular phone – most people in last week’s poll like it, even if only some of them can actually get it. We will talk about why in a moment, let’s look at the reasons you liked the phone first. Its size is definitely a plus – it’s not the smallest smartphone around, but small ones don’t usually sell well. People also appreciate...

Samsung's XR headset reportedly delayed up to six months due to Apple Vision Pro

Samsung's new Extended Reality (XR) headset that was expected to launch in February 2024 has been delayed by 3-6 months, reports SBS Biz. The Korean publication claims that Samsung had initially planned to begin its XR headset's mass production at the beginning of next year, but the Korean conglomerate decided to review all the specs and design of...

Huawei nova 11 Pro in for review

Say hello to the Huawei nova 11 Pro a phone that's firmly seated in the upper midrange but looks like a full-on flagship. The premium feel starts off with the retail box, which is packed with a case, a USB cable, and a 100W charger. Huawei claims it will top the phone to 100% in just 20 minutes if you don't use it, or to 50% in 15 minutes if you...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 S9 S9 Ultra European pricing leaked

Samsung's next Unpacked event is scheduled for July 26. The Korean giant is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold5, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Watch 6 series and likely the Galaxy Tab S9 line as well. As far as we know, the latter will consist of three tablet models - the Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra. Galaxy Tab S9 family pricing As per a fresh new leak,...

Future Google Tensor chips might be designed entirely in-house and not depend on Samsung

As things currently stand, Google does plenty of customization on its own Tensor line of chipsets for the Pixel family of devices. However, at their core, the designs are still largely based on a Samsung Exynos foundation. Google is also using Samsung foundries to manufacture said chips. As per industry sources, Google is working to restructure this...

Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro: what we know so far

Behind the scenes Google is working on the next generation of Pixel phones and so far it has not given any official details on the upcoming devices. But Google usually does a pretty bad job of keeping things a secret. The phones will not be unveiled until later this year (likely in October), even so, plenty of details have leaked already. There will...