10-core Snapdragon X Elite surfaces, will ship on the Surface Pro 10 OLED

While Microsoft is gearing up for its Windows on ARM event on May 20, Qualcomm is preparing the processors that will power that revolution. The flagship in that new line of silicon is the Snapdragon X Elite but it has a sidekick - the Snapdragon X Plus. Today, we have our first solid information about the latter chip. The Snapdragon X Plus surfaced in a Geekbench DirectML benchmark on a device codenamed OEMMN. There's no room for interpretation on the chip's part - it's plainly named - the Snapdragon X Plus or X1P64100. The Qualcomm Oryon CPU is a 10-core unit with a max clock speed...

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Apple is giving up on FineWoven accessories, rumor claims

Apple gave up on offering leather accessories for its mobile devices in September of last year, replacing them with a "FineWoven" material that is made from 68% post-consumer recycled polyester. It's been selling $59 FineWoven iPhone cases and MagSafe Wallets, $35 FineWoven AirTag holders, and $99 FineWoven Apple Watch bands ever since. According to a new report from the same leakster who initially told us about these FineWoven accessories last year, Apple has now terminated production for all of them. Thus, if this is true (and that's a big if even with a reliable source like this), and...

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Samsung is now selling Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S23 series in the US

Just in time for Earth Day, Samsung announced it is now selling Certified Re-Newed (CRN) Galaxy S23 series smartphones in the US. The Samsung.com exclusive drop features the Galaxy S23, Gaalxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 Ultra phones which have undergone an extensive 147 point inspection by Samsung technicians with repurposed genuine parts and a new battery. All CRN Galaxy S23 devices are backed by a one-year warranty and ship with Android 14 and the latest One UI 6.1 out of the box with Galaxy AI. Galaxy S23 and S23+ are available in Phantom Black while the S23 Ultra also comes in...

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Audiophile brand Moondrop teases its first smartphone, the MIAD 01

Moondrop has taken the wraps off its first smartphone, the MIAD 01. The name stands for Mobile Internet Audio Device and as you can imagine alludes the phone's audio-first inclination. If a smartphone can be used as HiFi player with a sleek and slim body, features 3.5mm+4.4mm interfaces, and offers smooth operating for daily use. ... pic.twitter.com/EuQapBgfjQ— MOONDROP (@MoondropLab) April 22, 2024 In the teaser image, we can see the back of the phone with a white colorway and a striated finish. The camera section is raised and features a dual-camera system along with the...

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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro review

A few years ago we had a clear distinction between smartbands and smartwatches. The band was a compact wrist wearable that would measure some basic vitals like heart rate and steps while also boasting some additional utilities like a weather app and timer. A quick look at the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro shows that the band form factor has evolved to look like a smartwatch but the same can’t be said about its features. Xiaomi Band 8 Pro $64 at Amazon US €70 at Amazon DE £62 at...

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Meizu 21x charging revealed, the company isn't quitting on smartphones just yet

Meizu officially announced it's exiting the smartphone business back in February and will focus more on AI and products for the automotive industry, after Geely acquired the tech firm. In fact, Meizu is planning to unveil its DreamCar MX EV this year, although it missed the mark for the first quarter. In any case, a recent rumor came out, suggesting Meizu is working on a smartphone after all and the latest report coming straight from China corroborates these early findings. The report confirms the 66W charging capability and the 5,500 mAh battery through a 3C certification but...

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