iQOO Z6 Pro hands-on

iQOO introduced the Z6 Pro in April, making it the first smartphone in the Z series to carry the Pro moniker. We got a chance to spend some time with iQOO Z6 Pro, and here are our first-hand impressions. The iQOO Z6 Pro comes in a retail box with a design similar to the more premium iQOO 9 series' retail packages, but with a smaller footprint. It includes a SIM ejector tool, a protective case, some paperwork, USB-C cable, and, surprisingly, an 80W power adapter (the phone doesn't go that fast). The iQOO Z6 Pro sports a 6.44" FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1,300...

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Week 23 in review: Apple brings iOS 16, M2 chip, new MacBook Air

This week was Apple's WWDC developer conference, and we got a packed event. Per tradition, Apple showed new versions of its smartphone, tablet, computer and smartwatch platforms. It all started with iOS. We didn't get an always-on display announcement, meaning Apple is keeping it as an iPhone 14 Pro exclusive for this Fall. We did get a big lockscreen overhaul with the option to change the visuals of the date and time, as well as moving the notifications to the bottom, making things easier to access, and cleaner. Notifications themselves got smarter. Apple also unveiled the M2, its...

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Flashback: a decade of Xiaomi battery and fast charging tech

Battery charging is one of the few remaining segments in the smartphone world where proprietary technologies can thrive. Most companies use chipsets from the same suppliers, they buy the same screens and camera sensors too. But the batteries and accompanying hardware is sometimes fully custom and has been a field of fast-paced innovation in the last few years. Okay, USB Power Delivery exists, some might say it’s the best option because of its wide support. The same argument can be made for Qi on the wireless charging front. But right now proprietary systems allow for higher speeds and are...

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Weekly poll: is the Realme GT Neo 3T a winner or a loser?

While the GT Neo 3 flaunts its cool new Dimensity 8100 chipset, the 3T model offers the popular but aging Snapdragon 870 and a lower price point. Is the trade-off worth it? First, let’s give the Realme GT Neo 3T a closer look. The phone offers nearly the same 6.62” AMOLED display, with FHD+ resolution, HDR10+ support and 120Hz refresh rate. It’s not a 10-bit panel like on the Neo 3, though. Another change is the main camera – a basic 64MP sensor (1/2.0”, 0.7µm) replaces the larger 50MP sensor (1/1.56”, 1.0µm), the OIS is gone as well. The GT Neo 3 has a version with 150W fast charging...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_is_the_realme_gt_neo_3t_a_winner_or_a_loser-news-54623.php

Weekly poll results: flat AMOLED displays with high refresh rates strongly preferred

LCD’s time in the smartphone world is almost over – an overwhelming majority in last week’s poll prefer AMOLED. But any old AMOLED won’t do, here is what most people consider to be the perfect display. There is a pretty even division between FHD+ and QHD+ resolutions. Some enjoy the extra sharpness of QHD+, others think that anything over FHD+ is a waste of battery (battery life considerations cropped up quite often). That “+” in the resolution names came about as phone makers abandoned the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. There were surprisingly many commenters who expressed a...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/weekly_poll_results_flat_amoled_displays_with_high_refresh_rates_strongly_preferred-news-54620.php

Honor Watch GS 3 and Honor Earbuds 3 Pro in for review

Honor began the global rollout of the Magic4 Pro smartphone last month, and the flagship is joined for the trip by the Watch GS 3 and Earbuds 3 Pro. We already reviewed the phone, and now it is time to see how good the two wearables are. We got an Honor Watch GS 3 in Classic Gold color that has a Gold-colored body and Brown leather strap, while the Earbuds 3 Pro are in White. Honor Watch GS 3 • Honor Earbuds 3 Pro Honor Watch GS 3 The watch was initially unveiled in China back in January, and it took Honor one month to unveil it internationally. After three more months, we...

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