vivo V27 Pro, V27 are official with 50 MP cameras, V27e tags along

The vivo V27 series is official, and we saw the announcement of three smartphones - vivo V27 Pro, vivo V27, and vivo V27e. All three phones bring impressive portrait features and flagship-tier cameras, but most important of all, they will all sell for under $500. vivo V27 Pro & vivo V27 These two phones are virtually identical with one major difference - the Mediatek chipset. The Pro is equipped with the Dimensity 8200 - a capable 4 nm platform for borderline premium smartphones with a 3.1 GHz CPU. The vanilla variant is powered by a Dimensity 7200 - also built on the 4 nm process,...

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Samsung Galaxy A14 4G goes official with 50MP camera and 5,000 mAh battery

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A14 5G earlier last month, which comes with Exynos 1330 or Dimensity 700 SoC depending on the market. Now the company has unveiled its 4G version, which looks similar to the Galaxy A14 5G but packs different hardware. For starters, the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G is expectedly powered by a different chip. Samsung hasn't mentioned the name on its official website, but it could be the Helio G80 SoC. The screen refresh rate has also come down from 90Hz to 60Hz. While the Samsung Galaxy A14 4G sports a 13MP selfie camera like its 5G counterpart, its triple camera...

Xiaomi 13 Pro launched in India for INR 79,999

Two days after its global launch, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has now made its way to India. The device comes in Ceramic Black and Ceramic White colors with a single 12GB RAM and 256GB storage trim. Pricing is set at INR 79,999 ($968) and the early access sale starts on March 6 at 12PM via mi.com, Mi Home and Mi Studio stores. Open sales are scheduled to start on March 10 via official Xiaomi online and offline stores as well as partnering retailers. ICICI credit and debit card owners get a flat INR 10,000 discount while HDFC credit card owners get an INR 8,000 discount. Xiaomi is also offering...

ZTE to launch nubia Z50 Ultra with under-display camera on March 7

The nubia Z50 Ultra smartphone is set to arrive with a 4th-gen under-display camera, and now we know the official launch date. The brand will introduce the device on March 7 with a UDC technology called Neovision. The device will have a stacked 16 MP selfie camera with a 6P lens, 2.24 µm pixel size, and f/2.0 aperture under the 6.8” AMOLED panel. The official teasers confirmed leaked schematics from before - flat sides all around and an alert slider on the right, above the power key and the volume rocker. There is a tiny sliver between the screen and the top for the earpiece, which...

Redmi introduces 300W fast charging which fills a phone battery in 5 minutes

Redmi announced 300W fast-charging technology just four months after being the first brand to surpass the 200W threshold. The Xiaomi subsidiary revealed a phone can charge from 0 to 100% in under five minutes, and later followed with a video, shedding more details on the technology. The brand used a modified Redmi Note 12 Discovery smartphone with a 4,100 mAh battery (the original version has a dual 4,300 mAh cell) in a controlled environment. It took 2 minutes 11 seconds for the device to reach 50%, and just shy of five minutes the battery was at 100%. Interestingly...

OnePlus Ace 2V's launch date and design officially revealed

After unveiling the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered Ace 2 earlier this month, OnePlus said it will launch a new Ace smartphone powered by a Dimensity chip. OnePlus yesterday revealed that it will be called the OnePlus Ace 2V, and today, it announced that the Ace 2V will launch in China on March 7 at 2:30PM local time. OnePlus also posted a short video on its official website showing the Ace 2V's design and color options. You can watch it below. OnePlus hasn't detailed the Ace 2V's specs sheet yet, but if AnTuTu is to be believed, it will come with the Dimensity 9000 SoC, 16GB...

Spotify is killing the heart icon, replacing it with a plus

Spotify has announced that it's killing the heart icon today. But don't worry, it's all for a higher purpose. Before, you had the heart icon "to mark the songs you wanted to save", Spotify says in a blog post, and the "Add to playlist" icon to add tracks or episodes to your favorite playlist. From now on, you'll have one plus icon instead. When you hit plus, you're able to save and choose the destination for any song, playlist, or podcast, with one simple tap. To save a song or podcast episode, tap the plus button. After your choice has been successfully added to Liked Songs...

The iPhone SE isn't dead anymore, to be resurrected as iPhone 14 clone for next year

Back in early January, we heard that Apple supposedly killed the iPhone SE line. Now, less than two months later, we hear from the same source that it's been revived. Famed purveyor of Apple-related rumors and analysis Ming-Chi Kuo is back with a report today stating that the next iPhone SE will be built on the iPhone 14's chassis, with a same-size 6.1-inch OLED display. And thus this would be the first iPhone SE to go with OLED and not LCD. The panel may be manufactured by BOE. iPhone 14 Furthermore, it will be the first iPhone to use Apple's own in-house developed 5G baseband...

Hands-on: Honor Magic5 Pro

Honor's Magic5 series got a quiet start with the Magic5 Lite, but the company was saving its best performance for the MWC – the new Honor Magic5 Pro is an all-round flagship that builds on last year's design. It doesn't follow a straight path to upgrades, however. In fact, the phone's designers prefer curved lines, and the phone is rounded all over. Despite the expansive 6.81" display, the phone is on the lighter side – it weighs 219g. For comparison, a Galaxy S23 Ultra is 234g, an iPhone 14 Pro Max is 240g. If you've held a Magic4 Pro in your hand, you should have a rough idea of the...

OnePlus unveils OnePlus 11 Concept phone with Active CryoFlux

OnePlus today unveiled its OnePlus 11 Concept smartphone, which the company had been teasing for the past few weeks. The device, not meant to hit production, is designed to showcase the company's new Active CryoFlux cooling solution. Active CryoFlux is a fancy term for what is essentially a closed-loop liquid cooling system the sort you'd find on a desktop PC but miniaturized greatly for a smartphone. At the heart of the system is a ceramic piezoelectric micropump, which circulates fluid through a series of tubes between an upper and lower diaphragm. The micropump takes up less...

Tecno introduces color-changing Chameleon Coloring Technology at MWC

Tecno is starting off its debut Mobile World Congress appearance in style with the introduction of its new Chameleon Coloring Technology. When embedded in a device such as the back of a smartphone, it can produce a wide variety of color patterns at a touch of a button. The Chameleon Coloring Technology is a full-spectrum electrically-controller prism coloring technology, which uses a grid of sub-micron prism material that changes direction when an electric field is applied. By precisely controlling the direction of the prism, the material can refract light in multiple different...

TCL unveils NXTPAPER 11 with second gen display tech, more affordable Tab 11 slate

TCL unveiled the second generation of its NXTPAPER display technology at the MWC 2023 and the first tablet to make use of it, plus a more affordable tablet with a standard display. TCL NXTPAPER 11 The TCL NXTPAPER 11 is smaller than the 12” tablet from CES and cheaper too - it costs less than half the money. The new slate has a 10.95” IPS LCD with 2,000 x 1,200px resolution (15:9), which has a special coating that gives it a paper-like texture. This is matched with an optional stylus supports stylus that can detect 4,096 different levels of pressure. The NXTPAPER 2.0 tech is much...

TCL 40 XE is the company's new cheapest 5G phone, 40 X and 40 XL tag along

TCL unveiled a trio of affordable phones for the European and Asian markets at CES earlier this year, the TCL 40 SE, the 408 and the 403. All three are 4G-only models that focus on keeping costs low. Now at the MWC the company is unveiling more phones in the 40 series, some of which have 5G and all of which are affordable with prices of $200 and below. The new additions include TCL’s cheapest 5G phone to date ($170). TCL 40 X 5G This one isn’t it – at $200, the TCL 40 X 5G costs slightly more, but it also delivers better camera hardware. Well, there is the one proper camera on the back...

Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro go international at MWC

The Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were launched in China last year, and today at MWC, the company finally brought the flagships to the international scene. At a glamorous event, the two phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets and Leica cameras began their global rollout. The Xiaomi 13 comes with a 6.36” compact OLED with Full HD+ resolution and up to 1,900 nits advertised maximum brightness. The camera setup on the back should have processing tuned with the know-how provided by Leica. We have a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 3x telephoto camera with a 10MP sensor and OIS, and a 12MP...

Watch the Xiaomi 13 series global debut live here

Xiaomi released its Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro handsets in China in December, and the duo is now about to make its global debut. Xiaomi chose this year's MWC in Barcelona to announce it and it's going to be live streamed, so you can follow it from the comfort of your home or office. The show starts at 3PM UTC. In addition to the duo, a 13 Lite is also expected along with wearables including the new Xiaomi Watch and the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro. Should be a good one!

Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the UK, the US and India

This week in addition to the various deals on new smartphones, we also found quite a few refurbished devices – save the planet and save some cash, what’s not to like? Use the links below to jump to your country: USA Germany The UK India Germany Amazon has the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max with pretty solid discounts compared to what Apple’s official online store is charging. For example, the Pro Max is €170 down from its MSRP of €1,450. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB ...

Weekly poll results: the fast-charging Realme GT Neo 5 has people buzzing

Voters in last week’s poll were suitably impressed by the blazing charging of the Realme GT Neo 5. But is an impressive charging system enough? Well, no, but the Neo also has a speedy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and a lot of memory for how much it costs. Right now there is an even split between people wanting the 240W and those looking at the 150W model. However, just as many people are holding off, waiting to see what the whole GT3 thing is about. For now we only know the GT Neo 5 pricing for China. The global model, the Realme GT3, is still a couple of days away from going official....

Week 8 in review: MWC is coming, Xperia 5 V surfaces, iPhone 15 renders are here

Welcome to another week's recap. The Mobile World Congress in Barcelona kicks off tomorrow, but the first announcements are already rolling in - here's what to expect. The Samsung Galaxy A54 and A34 are coming soon, and we got another specs leak. The Galaxy A54 will ship with a 6.4-inch 120Hz OLED panel and an Exynos 1380 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A34, on the other hand, is rumored to run on a Dimensity 1080 chip with up to 8GB RAM. The Sony Xperia 5 V (yes, five five) dropped by Geekbench, revealing its 16GB of RAM paired with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. We...

OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition's design revealed through leaked image

OnePlus introduced the Ace 2 earlier this month in China with the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. However, the company is expected to unveil a version of the Ace 2 with the Dimensity 9000 chip at the helm. OnePlus hasn't divulged much about the Ace 2 Dimensity Edition yet, but thanks to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, we know what the smartphone will look like. DCS posted an image showing us the OnePlus Ace 2 Dimensity Edition in black color. It has a flatter design compared to the Snapdragon model, with the back cover having four circles, two of which house the three cameras. The...

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra goes up against the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max in a speed test

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra unveiled earlier this month passed through our review gauntlet with flying colors, making it one of the best Android smartphones to buy right now. On the iOS side of the fence, we have the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, which is also one of the best smartphones available in the market. But how do the Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro Max fare against each other in a side-by-side speed test? Well, the folks at PhoneBuff find that out with the help of a robot. We don't want to spoil the fun for you by revealing the speed test's end result, but we'd like you to...

Nokia G22 is official with focus on repairability and sustainability

Today, HMD announced the 4G Nokia G22 with a key focus on repairability and sustainability. Let's explore that first, then we'll lay down the specs. The Nokia G22 is for the smartphone owner that wants to hold onto his phone for the longest possible time. According to market research numbers the leading cause for people to change their phone is that it broke and that in most cases it was due to a broken display or a degraded battery, so HMD focused on making those as easy as to replace as possible. A battery replacement of the Nokia G22 takes around 5 minutes and all the tools you...

Apple iPhone 15 Plus' CAD-based renders surface showing Dynamic Island and USB-C

Last week, CAD-based renders of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro surfaced, showing the phone's thinner bezels, curvier design, and USB-C port. And a few days ago, we saw the vanilla iPhone 15 with Dynamic Island. Now, we are looking at the CAD renders of the Plus model, which too features Dynamic Island. This means the entire iPhone lineup this year will sport Dynamic Island, which wasn't the case last year since the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus retained the notch. Like the vanilla and Pro models, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a new body design with slightly rounded edges and a USB-C port replacing...

Samsung Galaxy M53 gets One UI 5.1 in Europe, Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy S21 series receive it it in the US

Samsung's Android 13-based One UI 5.1, which debuted on the Galaxy S23 series smartphones unveiled earlier this month, is now rolling out for the Galaxy M53 in Ukraine and Russia, with the rollout expected to expand to other regions soon. One UI 5.1 for the Samsung Galaxy M53 comes with firmware version M536BXXU2CWB3 and February 2023 Android security patch. Samsung has also released One UI 5.1 for the carrier-locked Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy S21 series in the US. It's seeding for the Galaxy Z Flip3 units locked to Xfinity Mobile's network with firmware version F711USQU3FWB1, while...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 due for a new hinge mechanism says tipster

The latest rumor about the Galaxy Z Fold5 comes from reputable leakster Ice Universe and it addresses a key new addition to the upcoming foldable – its reworked hinge mechanism. The new info confirms Samsung will use a new waterdrop-style hinge for the Fold5 which is not the first time we’re heard about this development. We saw a similar report from South Korean publication Naver News last month. The Samsung Display “droplet” folding hinge mechanism will allow the folding panel on the Fold5 to form a droplet shape inside the hinge body which will prevent the crease between the two...

ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra to bring 4th-gen under-display camera

ZTE is planning to announce the nubia Z50 Ultra with a 4th-generation under-display camera, revealed Ni Fei, President of Mobile Devices at the Chinese company. In a lengthy post on Weibo, he explained the nubia brand has been in the smartphone business for over a decade, and the new Ultra will have a new solution that has been in development for six years and is the “culmination of nubia technology.” The nubia brand is partially owned by ZTE and its operations in China are controlled by the network equipment and smartphone maker. Devices with selfie cameras under the screen have been...

Magic Eraser is coming to all Pixel users and Google One subscribers on Android and iOS

The Magic Eraser feature introduced by Google with the Pixel 6 will soon be available for all Pixel users. It will also be available for non-Pixel and iOS users through the Google Photos app if they have a Google One subscription. The Google Photos app is also getting HDR for videos, which too will be available for all Google One subscribers. Additionally, Google One subscribers will be able to apply Styles to a single photo in the Google Photos app's collage editor, and Google says a new range of Styles is coming for all Pixel and Google One users, so they will have more...

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Here's the iPhone 15 Pro in its hero dark red color

For devices that are only supposed to come out in September, which is more than half a year away still at this point, the next iPhones sure enjoy leaking. Earlier today we saw some CAD renders of the iPhone 15, following on from the other renders from last week, and today we have one more generated image for you to look at. This is the iPhone 15 Pro, rendered in what is now rumored to be its hero color. It's a very dark red with a hex color code of #410D0D. Note that this rendering of the phone is only intended to showcase the exact hue that Apple plans on using to make its Pro and Pro Max...

New OnePlus Nord 3 leaked specs contradict previously outed ones

A couple of weeks ago we brought you a list of purportedly leaked specs for the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3, and today a different (and usually more reliable) source is out with another set of leaked specs for the same phone, only they differ significantly in some aspects. Obviously, we can't tell you which one is more accurate, so keep that in mind. Anyway, let's dive in. The OnePlus Nord 3 is now said to pack a 6.72-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC at the helm, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging. RAM will be 8/16GB, while storage will be...

Samsung unveils Exynos modem with support for 2-way communication over satellite

Samsung has joined the race to enable 2-way communication over satellite on smartphones. The upcoming Exynos Modem 5300 will allow users in very remote areas (or in disaster areas where utilities have been disabled) to communicate with the world using 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). The new modem implements the standard 3GPP Release 17 to ensure interoperability with emerging telecom networks and the hardware and software developed by smartphone makers. Here is an illustration of how NTN communication works. Your smartphone can send a message to a satellite (and “other...

MIUI 14's tailored Indian version to launch on February 27

The MIUI 14 introduced by Xiaomi last December in China has already been rolled out in a few countries for Xiaomi and Poco smartphones, including India. However, Xiaomi's Indian branch has announced that the company's latest custom Android skin will get an official launch in India on February 27 - a day after the China-exclusive Xiaomi 13 series makes its international debut. What you seek will eventually find you. It's almost time to say hello to #MIUI14 - 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 you've been waiting for! Join us on 27th Feb 2023 for an India-exclusive #ReadySteadySmooth experience....

iPhone 15 CAD renders show Dynamic Island and USB-C port

A week after the iPhone 15 Pro renders emerged, we now have our first look at the non-Pro iPhone 15. These CAD-based renders shared by 9to5Mac depict two major changes from the outgoing iPhone 14 - a 6.2-inch display with a Dynamic Island pill-shaped cutout set to replace the infamous notch. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro side by side The second notable change compared to prior iPhones is the USB-C connector at the bottom of the device which will replace the dated Lighting port. The left-hand side will still house the mute switch and volume controls. All iPhone 15 models will...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5's storage options leak

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23 series earlier this month, which consists of the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra. The vanilla and Ultra models have three storage options, while the Plus version only has two. And a report by SamMobile claims the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5's storage options will be the same as the S23 and S23 Ultra's, respectively. The publication claims that the Galaxy Z Fold5 will have 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage variants, whereas the Galaxy Z Flip5 will come with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB options, with the 128GB model using a UFS 3.1 chip instead of...

YouTube begins testing “1080p Premium” stream option on mobile app

YouTube appears to be testing a new option for users streaming YouTube from the mobile app. As spotted by Reddit user u/KZedUK (via This is Tech Today), A new option for stream quality appeared called “1080p Premium” described to have “Enhanced bitrate”. This new stream option will be available for YouTube Premium users and it exists alongside the ‘regular’ 1080p option that’s quite generously compressed. This is Tech Today speculates that the new “high-bitrate” 1080p option could address users’ desire to watch higher-quality videos, which they address by switching to a 1440p or...

Realme's version of Apple's Dynamic Island shown in leaked images

Ever since Apple introduced the Dynamic Island concept to its iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max back in September, the clock started ticking. Admit it - we've all been waiting anxiously, with bated breath, to find out how quickly an Android device maker would ape the feature. And what company would win this dubious race. Today, courtesy of some leaked images coming from internal company documents, we know it's Realme. The Oppo spinoff/offshoot/sub-brand/whatever it wants to call itself this week is apparently hard at work cloning - no, we mean, getting inspired by - Apple's homework....

Xiaomi 13 Ultra case leaks showing humongous camera island

At the end of this week, Xiaomi is announcing international availability for the 13 and 13 Pro that it initially unveiled in China in December. And yet, the family is obviously missing an Ultra. The company's CEO may have said there won't be a 13S Ultra this year, but he mentioned nothing about the 13 Ultra, which has seen a steadily increasing number of leaks in recent weeks. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra was unveiled in July of 2022, so its successor still has plenty of time to arrive. Today a couple of images depicting a case which is purportedly meant for the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra have been...

The ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra shows its clean, flat display in the wild

The ZTE nubia Z50 Ultra is coming in March, per Digital Chat Station, and it's already getting its photo taken. The image below was captured somewhere in China, showing what's reported to be the upcoming nubia Z50 Ultra. The image is quite poor, but it does reveal that the phone will have a flat display, flat sides with the classic nubia red power button, and no visible punch hole for the selfie camera. That means that the nubia Z50 Ultra will most likely have the latest generation under-display camera from BOE. Likely at least the same quality as that of the nubia Red Magic 8...

Samsung’s limited Pokemon-themed accessories make a return in time for Pokémon Day

Back in November, Samsung announced three limited-edition Pokèmon themed accessories that sold out in about a day’s time. In Honor of Pokémon Day, on February 27 (the day that the video games Pokèmon Red and Green were released in Japan in 1996), Samsung’s Pokémon accessories for the Galaxy Z Flip4, Galaxy Watch5, and Galaxy Buds2 Pro are all being restocked. On Pokèmon Day, Nintendo is expected to make a software-related announcement. There’s some speculation that a DLC for the recently released Pokémon games Scarlet and Violet could be announced then. Samsung's Pokémon...

Motorola Razr 2023 takes the outer screen to a whole new level, leaked renders show

Last week the Oppo Find N2 Flip launched internationally with the biggest outer screen we've seen so far on a flip-style foldable, and earlier today we heard that Samsung will respond with an even larger one in the Galaxy Z Flip5 later this year. There's another entrant in the flip space, however, and that's Motorola. And if Oppo and Samsung were feeling pretty good about themselves up until this point, well, just look at this. Motorola Razr 2023 leaked renders The renders above come straight from leakster legend Evan Blass, aka @evleaks, and, as you can see, show an...

Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro make the jump to Android 13

Asus' latest high-end gaming phones, the ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro, were launched back in July of last year, and now they're finally being blessed with the update to Android 13. This comes after Asus' non-gaming Zenfone 9, Zenfone 8, and Zenfone 8 Flip all received the same update already, in line with what the company promised last November when it unveiled its update schedule. The Zenfone 9 was first to taste Android 13 in December, its predecessors followed in mid-January, and February is ROG month, it seems. The new build, which brings with it Android 13, is labeled...

Beats Fit Pro will be available in three new color options

After leaking earlier this month, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are now officially being updated with three new color options. These include Tidal Blue, Coral Pink, and Volt Yellow. They join the existing Beats Black, Beats White, Sage Gray, and Stone Purple options. The new color range is part of a campaign with singer-songwriter Chlöe and featured in the artists new single from her upcoming album. .@chloebailey is all the motivation you need. Up your game in the new Beats Fit Pro color collection, featuring a secure-fit wing tip to enhance your performance in the gym and beyond....

Motorola ThinkPhone in for review

Say hello to the Motorola ThinkPhone or as some call it - the Lenovo ThinkPhone by Motorola - we won't though. It's clearly a Motorola phone but the ThinkPad-styling is also evident. Underneath the all-black carbon fiber (that's the only option available) is a design akin to the Moto G72. But there's more to the ThinkPhone than just a paint job. Let's do an unboxing before we continue. The Motorola ThinkPhone ships with a 68W charger and a USB cable. There's no case in the box but you probably shouldn't cover this stylish phone with one. You don't need to either - the ThinkPhone is...

Poco C55 official with Helio G85 and 50MP main cam

The Poco C55 is Poco’s new entry in the budget segment and it brings an enticing set of specs considering the base model costs just INR 9,499 ($115). You get a 6.71-inch HD+ display with Panda Glass protection and a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera. The screen refresh rate is standard 60Hz, while the touch sampling rate is 120Hz. Poco C55 in its three official colors Poco C55 touts a faux leather back design and brings a 50MP main camera alongside a 2MP depth sensor. MediaTek’s Helio G85 sits at the helm coupled with 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage which is expandable via...

vivo X Fold2's key specs tipped, to launch as world's first SD 8 Gen 2-powered foldable

vivo introduced the X Fold last April in China with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, and now we hear that the vivo X Fold2 will be launched as the world's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered foldable smartphone. Word comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who also said that the vivo X Fold2 will pack a 4,800 mAh battery - an upgrade of 200 mAh and 70 mAh over the X Fold and X Fold Plus' batteries, respectively. The vivo X Fold2 will also support faster wired charging - 120W vs. X Fold's 66W and X Fold Plus' 80W charging speeds. vivo X Fold The vivo X Fold+, which is also...

Oppo to launch its own SoC in 2024

Smartphone companies often introduce their own chips to achieve greater control over their devices' processing and computational models. Oppo already has its own NPU MariSilicon X and a connectivity chip called MariSilicon Y, but still lacks a true SoC - system-on-a-chip. According to a Mediatek executive, speaking at a foreign investment forum in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Oppo wants to have a true chipset in order to retain its competitive edge. An insider revealed the Guangdong maker already taped out their chip, and it will hit the market in 2024. Taping out is a term in electronics...

Watch the Poco C55 launch in India live

The Poco C55 has arrived in India – you can watch Xiaomi unveil the new entry level model below (the event starts at noon). The phone was first teased last week and a few more tidbits were published afterwards. The faux leather back with decorative stitching is heavily featured in the promo images, it gives the C55 a more premium look. Being a C-series model, however, this will not have a premium price. The exact number will be announced live on stage, the C55 will be sold in partnership with Flipkart. If you prefer, you can also watch the livestream on Twitter. Xiaomi has been...

South Korea expects to be the first to launch a 6G network in 2028

South Korea announced on Monday that it will launch its own 6G network using world-class technology, advanced software-based next-gen mobile networks, and by strengthening its network supply chains. The news was announced by the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The South Korean government will incentivize local companies to produce materials, components, and equipment for the development of its 6G network. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain to support said network. A feasibility study that’s researching core 6G technology is already underway. The project is worth 625.3 billion...

Google Pixel Fold will be heavier than the Galaxy Z Fold4, packing a bigger battery

Google's first foldable smartphone has been rumored for a very long time now, but it's due to finally launch this year. We've already seen it in leaked CAD-based renders, and today a new report talks about its weight. Apparently, the Pixel Fold will be heavier than Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4, the device that's in effect going to serve as its main competitor. That may be connected, at least to some extent, to the other tidbit that got outed today, namely that the Pixel Fold will have a bigger battery than the Samsung. We're not told exactly how much bigger, only that "the battery size...

Samsung is rolling out the first update for the Galaxy S23 series

Samsung began open sales of the Galaxy S23 series last week and if you got one, you should know that the first update for the trio is already out. It’s a small update that mostly catches up the phone to security fixes that arrived between the phone’s manufacture and release. The Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra came with the January security patch out of the box, this update brings it up to February 1 2023. The changes include 48 security improvements common to Android 13 phones and 7 for Samsung’s One UI. The Samsung Galaxy is receiving its first software update This update...