Apple responds to why junkyard crash tests don’t always trigger iPhones’ Crash Detection

With the announcement of the iPhone 14 lineup, Apple announced that its new devices are outfitted with sensors and tech that can detect when a user has been in a car crash. The iPhone will then prompt to dial emergency services and will automatically dial if the user doesn’t respond. iPhone 14 Pro Max The Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern collaborated with a demolition derby driver in Michigan to test whether they could make the new iPhone trigger the safety feature. An iPhone 14, a Google Pixel were placed in the derby car, and an Apple Watch Ultra was strapped to the driver’s...

Apple iPhone 14 Pro achieves top DxOMark scores for selfie camera and video performance

In DxOMark’s camera testing of the iPhone 14 Pro, Apple’s flagship model achieves outstanding scores. With an overall camera score of 146, it earned second place in DxOMark’s global camera ranking (just one point behind the Honor Magic4 Ultimate). In addition to ranking second overall, DxOMark also recognizes the iPhone 14 Pro to have the best selfie camera performance scores in stills and video with a score of 145. DxOMark highlighted the iPhone’s top score in its new ‘Friends & Family’ use case thanks to its accuracy in capturing skin tones, its consistently fast zero-shutter lag...

Oppo A77s hangs out at Geekbench prior to its launch in India

Oppo is used to churning out A-series mid-rangers like there's no tomorrow, and the next installment in the series will be the A77s, which rumor has it should launch in India very, very soon. It was seen in leaked renders a few days ago, when a lot of its specs were also outed. Now, it looks like someone in possession of a prototype decided to have it run Geekbench, and you can probably imagine what ensued - there's a record of its run in the benchmark's database, and as usual that reveals (or rather, in this case, confirms) a couple of specs. Surprising no one who's read our...

Vivo X90 series battery capacity to increase in all models

The vivo X90 series is expected to arrive in December, with one of the phones sporting a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Now their batteries were certified, according to Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station. The tipster revealed the battery capacity of the vivo X90, vivo X90 Pro, and vivo X90 Pro+ - that’s right, this series is once again getting a Plus version after it was canceled from the X80 lineup. vivo X80 Pro All three phones will have dual-cell technology that allows for faster charging without overheating. The vivo X90 will have a 4,700mAh capacity battery, the vivo X90 Pro...

The Redmi Pad gets unboxed and handled on camera ahead of Oct 4 announcement

It's not as if we didn't already have details on the Redmi Pad but it's always nice to have more. In this case, it's a full unboxing and hands-on video courtesy of the Spanish-speaking YouTube channel Eufracio López 502. The video goes through the retail box - including a USB cable, 22.5W adapter, and the Redmi Pad itself, and then moves on to a detailed look at all sides of the tablet. Of note is the quad speaker setup with two speakers on each side of the Redmi Pad and the Dolby Atmos support. The tablet is a 4/128GB model, running Android 12. It's powered by a MediaTek Helio G99....

The Google Pixel Watch will cost £339 and €379 for the Wi-Fi model

Yesterday we saw the price of the Pixel 7 and today it's the Google Pixel Watch's turn. Per Roland Quandt, who shared the Pixel 7's European price, Google's first smartwatch will cost £339 in the UK for a Wi-Fi-only model. That would translate to a likely starting price of €379 in Europe and possibly €419 for the LTE model. That's a similar price to the Galaxy Watch5. We've previously reported that the LTE-capable Pixel Watch could cost $399 Stateside. Google will give the full details of the Pixel Watch at its October 6 event next week. The watch will come in three colors - Chalk,...

Twitter teases edit tweet option ahead of grand unveilng

After years of consumer requests, Twitter is bringing the option to edit tweets. The company plans to launch this feature later this month and it shared a test tweet that has a “Last edited” timestamp. Clicking on the timestamp takes you to the tweet version history which shows you the original tweet and all modifications made. hellothis is a test to make sure the edit button works, we’ll let you know how it goes— Twitter Blue (@TwitterBlue) September 29, 2022 Once the edit tweet feature is ready for consumers it will be exclusive to Twitter Blue – the $4.99 monthly subscription...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R unveiled: Dimensity 700, 90Hz screen, and 5,000 mAh battery

As promised, Xiaomi today unveiled the Redmi Note 11R as the latest addition to its ever-growing Note 11 series. However, as expected, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R isn't an entirely new smartphone. It's a version of the global Poco M4 5G (the Indian model has better cameras) with up to 8GB RAM and higher base storage. The Poco M4 5G comes in 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB memory options, whereas the Redmi Note 11R is offered in 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/128GB configurations. The smartphone also has a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB. The Redmi Note 11R is powered by...

Google's new teaser video is all about the Pixel 7's design

About two days ago Google released a teaser video showcasing the upcoming Pixel 7 Pro's design from a lot of angles, and in all three colorways in which it will be offered. In case you were one to find it strange that the non-Pro Pixel 7 got ignored and didn't get the same sort of teaser video, well, today you've been vindicated. That's because Google has just posted exactly the same style of video, only this time starring the smaller Pixel 7. Have a look: Once again, we catch glimpses of all three colors, which in the case of the Pixel 7 are officially called Obsidian, Snow, and...

Twitter experiments with video again, tests vertically scrolling video

Twitter announces on its official Blog that it will begin rolling out a new way to experience videos on TikTok. No, Twitter isn’t going to start pushing TikTok-like short videos the same way that IG did with Reels or YouTube with Shorts. Instead, it is only going to take one element of short form video, making it easier to discover video content on the platform. Twitter is introducing a new “immersive media viewer” which will play videos in a new full screen view. This will be accessible by simply tapping/expanding a video from a Tweet. Users will be able to swipe up from any video if they...

Google will shut down Stadia on January 18, 2023

Google has announced that it is winding down its game streaming service Stadia. The service will be shut down for good on January 18, 2023. Google will be refunding all hardware and software purchases to users. Anyone who purchased the Stadia controller will get a refund, as well as for any game and add-on content purchased through the Stadia store. The refunds are expected to be completed by mid-January 2023. Google has said that it will be using the technology that powers Stadia in other parts of the company, such as YouTube, Google Play, and its Augmented Reality (AR)...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11R's coming on September 30, design and specs teased

Earlier this week, we heard that Xiaomi's Redmi was preparing to unveil the Note 11R with dual rear cameras, and today, the company announced that it will launch the Redmi Note 11R on September 30 in China. Redmi said the Note 11R will come with a 90Hz screen and a 5,000 mAh battery. It will have 5G connectivity and both SIMs will support 5G networks. The company also shared a poster revealing the Note 11R's design, reminiscent of the Poco M4 5G. That's no surprise since the Redmi Note 11R is said to be a version of the Poco M4 5G, which isn't all that different from the Redmi Note 11E...

Google tests reactions to SMS messages from iPhones

Last month, Google launched a campaign called #GetTheMessage that aimed to convince Apple to support RCS messaging on iPhones. Google’s call to action didn’t do much, seeing as just less than a month later, Apple CEO Tim Cook told a journalist that he should buy his mom an iPhone in response to his inability to send high-quality videos to his mom’s Android phone. Google’s efforts to improve messaging between Android and iPhone users (or annoy iPhone users even more) is apparent with the latest feature being tested. As spotted by Reddit user u/Jabjab345, Google Messages app is testing the...

Android app support on Windows 11 now rolling out in several markets

Microsoft has confirmed that it is now rolling out Android app support to Windows 11 users in 21 more countries. Starting Tuesday, WSA (Windows Subsystem for Android) became available for all Windows 11 users to download to enable Android app support. Thanks to this update, more users can take advantage of a limited selection of Android apps that can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store. Microsoft’s states that the machine must have at least 8GB of RAM (16GB is recommended), an SSD (solid-state drive), Intel core i3 8th Gen or above, and the Virtual Machine Platform setting must be...

Sony announces FX30 Cinema Line camera for $1800

Sony today announced the cheapest member of its FX Cinema Line of cameras. The FX30 takes the existing FX3 camera and swaps the full-frame sensor with a smaller APS-C version. The FX30 features a new back-illuminated 20.1 megapixel APS-C EXMOR R CMOS sensor in the popular Super 35 format. The sensor has a dual base ISO of 800 and 2500 and 14+ stops of dynamic range. The camera can shoot 4K video using a supersampled version of the 6K sensor in 24p, 30p, and 60p. It can also record 4K in 120p but with a 1.62x crop. Videos can be recorded in 10-bit 4:2:2 in H.265 or H.264, with RAW...

Amazon announces Kindle Scribe with pen input

Amazon today announced the Kindle Scribe, the company's largest Kindle yet and for the first time with pen input for reading and writing on the go. The Kindle Scribe features a large 10.2-inch matte touchscreen Paperwhite display. The device includes a standard pen, which attaches magnetically to the side of the device when not in use. You can also choose an optional Premium pen, which has an eraser on the other end and a shortcut button to switch between pen, highlighter, and more. The Kindle Scribe supports adding handwritten notes to books using the sticky note feature....

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Intel Unison brings cross-platform collaboration between Windows 11, Android and iOS

Alongside announcing its Intel 13th gen “Raptor Lake” desktop CPUs yesterday, Intel also introduced a new software tool meant to help your phone and PC connect, share files and manage notifications, messages and calls. Intel Unison will be supported on 13th gen devices and certain laptops with Intel Evo 12th Gen CPUs though as it stands it may only work on upcoming devices. The big deal is that Unison supports both Android and iOS which was not previously seen on other Windows cross-collaboration solutions like Microsoft’s Phone Link (aka Your Phone). Unison is based on technology from...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE's key specs revealed by Geekbench

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 FE last May, and we expected it to unveil the Galaxy Tab S8 FE around the same time this year. That didn't happen as Samsung only launched the regular, Plus, and Ultra models in the Tab S8 series. However, the good news is that the Galaxy Tab S8 FE isn't canceled, as it has popped up on Geekbench with its key specs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE, sporting model code SM-X506B, is powered by MediaTek's MT8791V/TZA SoC, which is also known as the Kompanio 900T. The tablet runs Android 13 and has 4GB of RAM onboard, although...

Apple will bring Stage Manager to more iPads after all with iPadOS 16.1

Stage Manager is a new multitasking interface that Apple announced for iPadOS and MacOS during its WWDC back in June. Due to some supposed limitation in older iPads, Stage Manager was only going to be available for iPads powered by M1. In a statement to Engadget, Apple confirms that more iPad Pro models will get the feature with iPadOS 16.1. We introduced Stage Manager as a whole new way to multitask with overlapping, resizable windows on both the iPad display and a separate external display, with the ability to run up to eight live apps on screen at once. Delivery this multi-display...

Google teases the Pixel 7 Pro's design in new video

Google's big hardware launch event is next week, on October 6, and the company is currently busy drumming up anticipation and excitement for it. The latest installment in its teaser campaign takes the form of a video showcasing the Pixel 7 Pro's design. We get to see the phone from a lot of angles, and in all three of its colorways, which have already been officially confirmed. They're called Obsidian (aka black/dark grey), Snow (aka white), and Hazel (aka the one that's neither white nor black). It's a short video teaser but helps to keep interest rates high. Less than 24 hours...

Intel announces pricing and availability for the Arc A770

Intel today announced the pricing and availability information for its flagship desktop graphics card. The Intel Arc A770 desktop GPU will start at $329 and be available starting October 12. The A770 is the company's flagship desktop graphics card and one of the three that have been announced so far (the other two being the A380 and the A750). The A770 is based on the Arc 7 GPU, which features the full complement of 32 Xe Cores and ray tracing units. It also features 8GB and 16GB memory options. The A770 will also support XeSS, Intel's AI-based image reconstruction and super...

Geekbench reveals MediaTek Helio G99 on the Realme 10

The Realme 10 is the latest to have its details revealed on Geekbench. The phone, model number RMX3630, is due in early 2023 and will pack a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with a Mali-G57 GPU and up to 8GB of RAM. We can probably expect a budget 6GB model to be available as well. Another detail from the listing is the Android 12 onboard the Realme 10 but that may change to Android 13 come announcement time - Realme has committed to give all 9-series phones Android 13 in Q1 of next year. This is only the second time we've seen the Realme 10 in the rumor mill. The previous leak revealed...

Analysts: Jio will launch a cheap $100-150 5G phone once network coverage expands enough

Last year Indian carrier Reliance Jio (in partnership with Google) unveiled the JioPhone Next – a super affordable 4G smartphone, which could be had for as little as ₹2,000 ($27 at the time) with a monthly plan starting at ₹300 (and a ₹501 processing fee). Buying the phone outright cost ₹6,500 ($87 back then). The goal of this device was to move millions and millions of Jio subscribers off their outdated 2G and 3G phones and onto the carrier’s 4G network. According to the analysts at Counterpoint, the company will build a 5G follow-up to get people to upgrade to Jio’s new 5G network once...

vivo becomes official smartphone of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 starts in less than two months, with Qatar being the host. For the second World cup in a row, the football association is partnering with vivo, which will be the official smartphone partner during the event. The partnership was announced yesterday during the vivo X Fold+ launch, a day that coincided with FIFA’s 118th anniversary. This year’s partnership will put vivo’s logo in major advertising spots such as panels on the sideline, backboard for interviews and other visual representations. In return, the company will provide “industry-leading” flagships to...

Xiaomi 12T series tipped to launch on October 4

We’ve seen several spec leaks for the upcoming Xiaomi 12T series and it seems the launch is just around the corner – more specifically on Tuesday, October 4. The launch information is not yet confirmed by Xiaomi though the leak comes from a reliable tipster so we can assume it’s legit. The launch event poster details the event will start at 8PM GMT +8 which converts to 12PM UTC and 5:30PM IST time. Xiaomi 12T series launch event poster The event poster is titled “ Make moments mega” which is a likely nod to the 12T Pro’s rumored 200MP camera sensor – Samsung’s ISOCELL HP1 sensor...

Oppo A77s' design and full specs revealed through leaked poster

Oppo unveiled the A77 5G in June and followed up with a new 4G version in August. These are expected to be joined by the A77s soon, which has appeared in a leaked poster revealing its design and specs. The Oppo A77s is a version of the A77 4G with a different chip (Snapdragon 680) and more RAM (up to 8GB). The A77s will come in Sky Blue and Starry Black colors, but it's unclear if there will be a Sunset Orange version with the Fiberglass-Leather Design. There's no word from Oppo about the A77s yet, but the smartphone was certified by Thailand, India, and European Union's authorities...

Samsung Galaxy A52 units in India can now take part in the One UI 5 beta

Samsung has expanded its One UI 5 beta even further today, but perhaps not to where you may have been expecting. Following the beta program's availability for the last few generations of Samsung's flagships, the software is now headed to the company's best-selling line of devices, the Galaxy A5x, and it starts with the Galaxy A52 in India. If you have a Galaxy A52 purchased from India, you need the Samsung Members app to get the One UI 5 beta. Once inside the app, just tap on the big "One UI Beta Program" banner that will show up at the top. Once you've entered your details, expect to...

WhatsApp Call Links are the easiest way to jump onto a call

Today WhatsApp announced the debut of Call Links, a brand-new feature that's pretty self-explanatory. You can create a link to a call, and people you share the link with will then be able to jump onto that call by just clicking or tapping said link. This works for anyone on WhatsApp, even if they're not in your contacts - the main caveat here is that they do have to have WhatsApp themselves, otherwise they won't be able to join your call. That's all there is to it really, but the fact that it's simple doesn't mean it's not very useful. Of course, a call link is nothing new in the...

vivo confirms that the X80 Pro+ was canceled, as we turn towards waiting for the X90 Pro+

A few weeks ago we learned that vivo was gearing up to unveil the X80 Pro+ in September, however, those plans were met with unexpected delays. We’re almost into October now and still no Pro+ in sight, so we spoke to a company representative just after the vivo X Fold+ launch. They gave us the bad news – the vivo X80 Pro+ has been canceled. Well, “bad” is relative since the next generation is almost here. The vivo X70 series was unveiled in early September 2021, then in late April 2022 came the X80 series. It’s time for the X90 models to arrive. The vivo X80 Pro will remain as the top...

Apple won't be holding an October event for Macs and iPads, analyst says

According to a renowned Apple analyst, Mark Gurman, the company doesn't have enough products to hold a dedicated event in October, so it might have decide to launch them with separate press releases instead. The Cupertino-based firm believes that a couple of press releases spaced apart are more effective than a full blown at this point in time. It's not the first time Apple chooses to do so. Apple has previously unveiled new products with press releases outside of the core iPhone lineup. And there aren't any rumors or teasers coming out of Apple regarding an October event. Gurman...

Rumored Pixel 7 specs show little deviation from the Pixel 6

Where has the year gone? The Pixel 6 was announced in mid-October 2021 and now its successor is just around the corner – but if rumors are to be believed, it will be nearly the same phone. The Pixel 7 will feature the new Tensor G2 chipset, which will bring some important updates to the GPU, NPU, modem and other hardware, basically everything but the CPU. It probably won’t post headline-grabbing test scores, but it will offer hardware acceleration for Google’s software, which is more important to the Pixel experience. As for the rest of the phone, leakster Yogesh Brar posted a...

Infinix Zero Ultra pops up with 200 MP camera, 180W fast charging

Infinix announced its 180W Thunder Charge earlier this year, and today a teaser comes to confirm the first phone to have support it. A video popped up on the company's official AliExpress store and it reveals the Infinix Zero Ultra is on its way. On top of the massively fast charging, it will also have a 200MP main camera with OIS and a 120Hz OLED screen with 2.5D curved edges. The teaser also confirms a Dimensity 920 chipset, which raises some questions. In theory, the Mediatek chipset has an ISP that supports 20MP + 20MP dual cameras or 108MP single cameras, meaning the...

ZTE Axon 30S unveiled with Android 12 and competitive pricing

ZTE unveiled its Axon 30S in China earlier today and as the name implies this is a slightly updated version of last year’s Axon 30. The core specs and design remain unchanged while the only noticeable difference is on the software side where the Axon 30S now boots Android 12 with ZTE’s MyOS 12. ZTE Axon 30S Pricing is also altered with the baseline 8/128GB trim now going for CNY 1,698 ($238) while the 12/256GB model is CNY 2,198 ($308) which was the launch price for the 8/128GB Axon 30 last year. You can pick up an Axon 30S in black or blue colors starting today in China while...

Tecno Pova Neo 2 launches with Helio G85 and 7,000 mAh battery

Transsion brand Tecno launched its latest Pova member in Russia with the Tecno Pova Neo 2. The device brings a 6.82-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. You get an 8MP selfie camera housed in a punch hole notch while the back brings a 16MP main cam and a 2MP depth sensor. MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset sits at the helm paired with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage. Tecno Pova Neo 2 Pova Neo 2 packs a sizeable 7,000 mAh battery which supports up to 18W charging. The phone boots Android 12 with Tecno’s HiOS 8.6 on top. Other features include a side-mounted...

Oppo A17 arrives with Helio G35 for $130

Oppo A17 appeared in leaks over the weekend, and now the phone is official. The smartphone comes with a Mediatek chipset, big battery and dual cameras, and its key selling point is the back panel that has a texture that imitates leather. This entirely new phone has a 6.56” LCD with HD+ resolution and no fancy refresh rate, just 60 Hz. There is a waterdrop notch for the 5 MP f/2.2 selfie camera with fixed focus. The dual shooters on the back are a 50 MP f/1.8 cam with AF and a 2 MP depth sensor. The chipset is a Helio G35, similar to a handful of other Oppo A smartphones, including...

Top 10 trending phones of week 38

Week 38 still saw one of Apple's latest smartphones on top of our trending chart. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is still a runaway leader, but its stablemates have all lost ground with the iPhone 14 Pro losing the second spot to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. The first more solid rumors about the OnePlus 11 Pro sparked enough interest to put the still unofficial phone in fourth, ahead of the returning Galaxy S21 FE. We then have the Galaxy A53 in sixth to make it three Samsung phones in the top 10. The vanilla iPhone 14 is down to seventh, while the 14 Plus is out of the top 10 entirely....

Week 38 in review: Asus ROG Phone 6D announced, Pixel 7 series pre-order date confirmed

Welcome to our recap of the biggest headlines from week 38. The Apple iPhone 14 fever is still here – we saw the regular iPhone 14 pass a durability test where it fared quite well. The 14 Pro models had their shaky camera problem ironed out with its latest iOS 16.0.2 update. In semi-related news, Android makers such as Xiaomi and Realme are preparing to implement Dynamic Island-type notification systems to their upcoming devices – can’t say we didn’t see that coming. Xiaomi is set to launch its Civi 2 smartphone on Tuesday, September 27 with a centered pill-shaped cutout on its...

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro review

For the second year in a row Samsung introduced TWS earphones alongside its foldable smartphones. The August 10 event saw the arrival of the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, the successor of last year’s Galaxy Buds Pro. We spent a bunch of time testing those and here goes our review. The first thing you'll notice is that Samsung managed to lower the weight and removed the glossy finish, making the Buds2 Pro both more comfortable and more attractive. The case for the earbuds is square and unlike previous versions, the color on the outside matches the one on the inside. There are three color options...

Weekly poll results: Motorola Edge 30 series shows a lot of promise

Last week’s poll shows that Motorola is on the right path – the Edge 30 trio received a mostly warm welcome, with people showing a preference for the flagship Ultra and a liking for the Fusion. It is really only the mid-range Neo that’s in the red (and even then the positive and negative votes are nearly even). We’ll start with the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra. If you’ve missed them, check out our written and video reviews. One important thing to note is that Motorola has addressed one of the biggest criticisms against its phones – software support. The Ultra will get three major OS updates...

Asus ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition hands-on

If Bruce Wayne decides to take up mobile gaming seriously, he can rest assured Asus has him covered with the ROG Phone 6 Batman Edition. Gotham’s superhero vigilante is the inspiration behind the latest limited edition phone from Asus' ROG lineup and we got the chance to test it out alongside all of its bundled accessories. The unboxing experience starts with a hard-shell box with latches that reveals the phone and all its goodies. There’s a hardshell Batman-themed Aero Case, a custom bat-shaped SIM ejector tool and the usual Asus 65W HyperCharge charger and braided USB-C cable. The...

Apple AirPods Pro 2 receive first firmware update

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 TWS earphones unveiled earlier this month and went on sale yesterday are receiving their first firmware update. The new firmware has version number 5A377, and the release notes say it comes with bug fixes and "other improvements," but we don't know what bugs are squashed and what's improved with this update. Firmware updates on the AirPods are usually delivered when they are charging and in the Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and there's no standard way to install the updates manually, so you'll have to wait till the update arrives on your...

Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G and F21 Pro start receiving ColorOS 13 beta in India

Oppo unveiled ColorOS 13 back in August, and the OS update has already started rolling out to devices. Most notably and first in line were the flagship Find X5 and Find X5 Pro which already have a stable version available. Keeping with its original update roadmap, the Reno 8 Pro 5G has now started receiving beta builds of ColorOS 13 in India. The same goes for the Oppo F21 Pro, which was originally part of the October beta wave, but has apparently been moved up. ColorOS 13 beta roadmap If you are eligible and interested, you do still have to apply for the beta...

Apple iPhone 14 in for review

In a world without an iPhone mini, the vanilla version is the new cheapest model from the core series. Meet the iPhone 14 - the smallest and lightest iPhone in the 14 lineup. Unlike its Pro siblings, it has a wide notch and A15 chipset. Compared to the iPhone 13 it comes with better cameras, autofocus for the selfie shooter and a slightly more powerful GPU. And while we are working on its review we thought we might share a few early impressions. Our unit is in Blue color, which is a hue similar to what the iPhone 13 Pro had. We are having a hard time finding any visual differences...

OnePlus 10T gets OxygenOS A.08 update with camera optimization and bug fixes

OnePlus has released the OxygenOS A.08 update for the OnePlus 10T. It's still based on Android 12, but it squashes some bugs and comes with the system, network, and camera optimizations. You can check the update's changelog below for more details. System Optimizes the display effect of Dark mode in low brightness scenarios. Optimizes the touch experience. Network Optimizes Wi-Fi stability and improves network experience. Optimizes communication stability. Camera Optimizes the exposure effect of the front...

Upcoming Oppo A17 leaks with renders and specs

Oppo is allegedly gearing up to refresh its most budget A lineup with a new A17 device. If rumors are to be believed, we can expect to see it unveiled sometime before the end of the month. A new leak offers a sneak peek into what prospective buyers can expect. First, in terms of known specs, the Oppo A17 appears to be quite similar to its A16 predecessor, rocking the same MediaTek Helio G35 chipset with 64GB of storage and a large 5,000 mAh battery pack. While we might not have the full picture in terms of internals, the leaked renders offer a detailed look at the design...

Xiaomi Civi 2’s 4,500 mAh battery and 67W charging confirmed in latest teaser

Following Xiaomi’s confirmation of the Civi 2’s release date and dual selfie cameras, the Chinese OEM teased the upcoming smartphone’s battery capacity and its charging features. Xiaomi posted the following teaser poster on its official account on The Weibo post mentions a “thin and light body” with “4500 mAh super battery”. There is also mention of 67W charging that’s capable of fully charging the Civi 2’s battery to full battery in 40 minutes. The Civi 2’s triple camera setup was detailed recently, though we only know about the main 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor with f/1.8...

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra certified by 3C with 25W charger

Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series is slated to arrive early next year and one of the lineup models has just passed through 3C certification in China. The corresponding model number SM-S9180 denotes the highest-tier Galaxy S23 Ultra model. In the certification, the device is listed to support a maximum of 25W charging (11V @ 2.25A). This is lower than the Galaxy S22 Ultra’s 45W charger support, but if we recall – the S22 Ultra’s 45W charging didn’t make a significant dent in the charging times compared to the 25W charging of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. JRGRAPH_EXPANDABLE_VERSION = false; ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 bears all in teardown video

Earlier this month, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 was put through some grueling 'durability testing', comprising of scratching, burning, and (trying to) bend it, and while it did survive and kept functioning, there was some weirdness - popping noises came out when it was bent backwards, and then it wouldn't fully close anymore. That's intriguing for sure, which is why the very same Zack from the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel is at it again, this time disassembling the same unit that went through that test, trying to find the cause of those pops. It's all on video for your viewing...

Google Pixel Tablet spec details leak

Back in May at its I/O developer conference, Google teased a whole bunch of different devices coming in the future - most of those, like the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch, will be made official at an event on October 6. But there was also the Pixel Tablet, which is only coming next year. That didn't stop the search giant from revealing the render you can see below. Today some spec details of the Pixel Tablet have been outed, as it has apparently entered the engineering validation test (EVT) phase and some units have been shipped to India for that purpose. Somewhere along the way,...