WhatsApp brings new QR code chat history transfer feature

WhatsApp has a new chat history transfer feature that simplifies the process of getting your chats and files on a new device without using cloud backups. With the new feature, users get a QR code on their old device containing their backed-up history which is then transferred locally to their new phone via Wi-Fi Direct. The new chat history restore feature is still rolling out to Whats App Beta users and is only available for same OS transfers for now meaning Android to Android and iOS to iOS. The process involves going into the Settings tab inside WhatsApp --> Chats --> Chat transfer...

Honor X50 passes through Geekbench ahead of its July 5 unveiling

Back on September 6 last year, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, a new mid-range chipset that the upcoming Honor X50 is going to be using. The phone is expected to be made official in China on July 5, and today, ahead of the unveiling, a prototype has been spotted in the Geekbench online database, having been put through the paces of the benchmark. As you can see, the unit in question managed a 606 single-core score and a 2,484 multi-core score. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SoC has a CPU with four 1.8 GHz cores and four 2.2 GHz cores and an Adreno 710 GPU. The prototype that ran...

Xiaomi Pad 6 tipped to cost 399 in Europe

Xiaomi launched the Pad 6 in China back in April, followed by an international release two months later. The first market was India, and now reports are the new tablet will also reach Europe. According to one leakster, the Xiaomi Pad 6 will start from €399 for the 6/128 GB variant, while the 8/256 GB version will cost €499. Starting price in the United Kingdom will be £369. The Xiaomi Pad 6 has an 11” IPS LCD and a 2880 x 1800 pixels resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 870 chipset, although there is a Pro version that has Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 but that one destined to remain in...

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE certified with 25W charging

Samsung is expected to resurrect its FE lineup of smartphones soon with the Galaxy S23 FE which is rumored to launch in the coming months. We now have more details on the phone’s charging speeds as it appeared in a listing on China’s 3C agency. Galaxy S23 FE is listed with the SM-S7110 identifier and will support up to 25W charging speeds as previously expected. Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S7110) listing on 3C database Based on the most recent rumors, S23 FE will bring a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The upcoming device will likely feature an Exynos...

OnePlus Nord 3 will come with 50MP camera and 120Hz display Nord CE 3's design revealed

OnePlus will launch the Nord 3 on July 5. The company has already revealed its design, and now it has announced that Nord 3's primary camera will use a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor and have OIS. Additionally, OnePlus revealed that Nord 3 will pack a 6.74" 120Hz display, likely having a 1080p resolution. The smartphone will also feature an Alert Slider and have two color options - Tempest Gray and Misty Green. OnePlus Nord 3 will come with a 120Hz screen and have two color options OnePlus will also launch the Nord CE 3 on July 5, recently confirmed to have the Snapdragon 782G...

nubia is also bringing a Red Magic tablet and Dao TWS buds on July 5

Rumors about a new tablet by nubia were true, the ZTE brand revealed today. At the July 5 launch, we will see the Red Magic Gaming Tablet, according to the official Weibo page of the company. It will have relatively thin bezels, a single front-facing camera and a big diagonal. The event will also see the launch of the Red Magic Dao TWS earbuds - flagship-tier audio wearables with “extreme aesthetics and performance”. ZTE nubia Red Magic Dao TWS • 8S Pro screen • Gaming tablet There is no word on the Red Magic Tablet’s specs. We can only assume it will bring a Snapdragon 8 Gen...

Nothing Phone (2) "pre-orders" start in India with a bunch of exclusive offers

The Nothing Phone (2) is getting fully official at a special online event on July 11. We're still almost two weeks removed from that moment, but that hasn't stopped Flipkart from starting to take what it calls "pre-orders" for the upcoming handset. These are hardly pre-orders, however. It's more of a reservation system. You pay INR 2,000 now (which is refundable, by the way), to "secure the order". Then you go back from July 11 at 9 PM local time to July 20 at 11:59 PM local time to choose your variant and pay the remaining balance, thus claiming your exclusive pre-order...

Motorola Defy Satellite Link is finally available in the US works with any iPhone or Android

The Motorola Defy Satellite Link is a pretty unique accessory, which was announced back in February and is now finally available to purchase in the US. It connects to your iPhone or Android device via Bluetooth and gives it satellite connectivity. Satellite connectivity on phones has of course become a hot topic lately thanks to Apple debuting its Emergency SOS via Satellite service with the iPhone 14 family last year. But the Motorola Defy Satellite Link doesn't care what phone you have. It's also not only for emergencies - there are multiple plans to choose from even, and it comes...

Tecno Pova 5 Free Fire Special Edition unboxing

The Tecno Pova 5 just went official and we got a chance to check out its special Free Fire Special Edition. Here's what we found inside that roomy box. If you're not familiar with Free Fire (Seriously? It has 1 billion downloads on Google Play), it's a battle royale game, by Garena. So Tecno now partnered with the developers to offer the Pova 5 done up in this custom guise. What it includes is an Amber Gold variant of the phone with a Free Fire sleeve for the box, a gift card valid for in-game purchases, and custom Free Fire stickers (with Kelly). The other accessories inside the...

Tecno announces Pova 5 with 6000mAh battery Free Fire special edition tags along

Today Tecno unveiled the Pova 5 - the first phone in the new Pova 5 series, which will also feature the Pova 5 Pro and Pova Neo 3. There's also a limited Free Fire Special Edition of the Pova 5, in collaboration with the Garena-hosted battle royale game. The Pova 5 features a futuristic design that Tecno calls Turbo Mecha. The lines resemble the giant robot mecha of popular sci-fi. The Tecno Pova 5 draws power from a 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging support. The included brick can take the phone to 50% in 21 minutes and to full in 60 minutes. And, if you have some extra battery...

Samsung now seeding major Galaxy S23 series update in India

Samsung has begun seeding its big camera update for the Galaxy S23 series in India. The new update comes with firmware version S91xBXXU2AWF3 and is 2.2GB in size and also brings the June security patch. Samsung S91xBXXU2AWF3 update changelog The update was previously available in South East Asia and then Europe and brings a slew of camera improvements to the S23 flagships. The big addition is the new 2x zoom Portrait Mode in the Samsung camera app. Samsung also fixed issues with autofocus and added improvements to its Night Mode processing. The update changelog also...

Honor Magic V2 officially set to arrive on July 12

MWC Shanghai is taking place right now, and George Zhao, Honor CEO, had a keynote on innovation and evolution in the world of mobile phones. During his speech, he revealed that his company will launch the new Honor Magic V2 on July 12. According to the executive, the new phone will “revolutionize the foldable experience”. When Honor launched the Magic Vs, it was an improvement over the first Magic V with a 10% lighter body and overhauled hinge. The CEO did not reveal what would make the V2 so revolutionary, but we expect the company to cover some of its predecessors' disadvantages. We...

nubia Red Magic 8S Pro's battery size and charging speed officially confirmed

The nubia Red Magic 8S Pro will be launched in China on July 5, and the company recently revealed its design and announced the smartphone would have up to 24GB RAM and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC at the helm with its prime core clocked at up to 3.36GHz. Now, the company has revealed some details about the Red Magic 8S Pro's battery capacity and charging speed. Like the nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, the Red Magic 8S Pro will pack a 6,000 mAh battery, but it will have 165W wired charging support - that's more than twice the wattage for the Red Magic 8 Pro's Chinese model that goes up to 80W...

Amazon leaks Indian prices for Motorola Razr 40 iQOO Neo 7 Pro Realme Narzo 60

While promoting its upcoming Prime Day sale, taking place in India on July 15 and 16, Amazon mistakenly published the starting prices for three highly anticipated smartphones launching soon in the country. We're talking about the Motorola Razr 40, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro, and the Realme Narzo 60. According to Amazon, the Razr40 will start at INR 59,999, the iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be priced from INR 33,999, and the Realme Narzo 60 will start at INR 17,999. Soon after these prices were spotted, Amazon realized its mistake in putting them out early and changed the promo images to only mention...

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE's leaked renders reveal familiar design

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is rumored to launch in select markets in Q3 2023, with the unveiling expected to happen before the official introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy Z Flip5 next month in Seoul, South Korea. There's no word from Samsung about the Galaxy S23 FE yet, but thanks to the renders leaked by OnLeaks, we know what this smartphone will look like. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE looks similar to the Galaxy A54 and has almost identical dimensions of 158 x 76.3 x 8.2mm. It's built around a centered punch-hole display and sports triple cameras on the rear. Samsung...

Razer announces Moray in-ear monitor for streamers

Razer has announced the Moray in-ear monitor, which are designed primarily for streamers with all-day comfort in mind. The Moray feature a hybrid dual-driver design with a balanced armature and a dynamic driver in each ear. The detachable braided cable connects via an MMXC connector and terminates in a 3.5mm L-shaped connector. The IEM come with silicone and foam ear tips and Razer claims -36dB of noise isolation. Also included in the packaging is a carry case. Razer claims the Moray has full-range audio courtesy of its dual-driver design with a focus on vocals and...

Nokia G42 announced with Snapdragon 480 and 50MP main cam

The latest addition to the HMD lineup is here with the Nokia G42 – a midrange offering with a focus on repairability. HMD is partnering with iFixit to bring repair guides and OEM parts including displays, batteries and charging ports for the G42 for five years going forward. This is also HMD's first user-repairable 5G phone. The back of the G42 is made from recycled plastic and packs a 50MP main camera (f/1.8) alongside a 2MP macro cam and a 2MP depth module. Nokia G42 Up front, G42 brings a 6.56-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display features a...

Oppo K11 to launch with 100W fast charging listing reveals

Oppo K11 is already listed on TENAA and we know some key specs, but today we learned about a new major feature, which will be a first for the whole mid-range lineup. The phone was certified on 3C with 100W fast charging, an impressive increase over the 67W rates of the K11x and K10x. The triple-digit rate is present in only three Oppo phones so far - the Find X6 Pro flagship and the premium duo Reno10 Pro and Reno10 Pro+, none of which are available outside of China, which is suspicious. The SuperVOOC standard offers 11V/9.1A output with a VCBAHBCH adapter, likely coming in the retail...

iQOO Neo 7 Pro confirmed to feature 50MP camera

iQOO will launch the iQOO Neo 7 Pro on July 4, and the images it shared revealed the smartphone will sport three cameras on the back. Today, iQOO confirmed this triple camera system would be headlined by a 50MP ISOCELL GN5 camera having OIS. iQOO hasn't revealed the purpose of the other two cameras, but those are likely ultrawide and depth/macro units. Capture every moment in breathtaking detail with #iQOONeo7Pro! The 50MP OIS Ultra Sensing Main Camera gives you the tools to take amazing shots. With ISOCELL GN5 technology, even low-light environments won't stand in your way. Know More -...

Telegram is only getting Stories next month

Stories. They're everywhere. The feature pioneered by Snapchat in 2013, and embraced to a rather ridiculous extent by Meta and baked into everything from Facebook to Facebook Messenger to Instagram (most successfully, by far) to WhatsApp, experimented with by Google even, is now on its way to Telegram. On that note - breaking news! Telegram has so far, somehow, managed to resist the appeal of adding Stories to its app. Well, not anymore. Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced today that Stories are going to be available on the platform starting early next month. If you're wondering what...

Realme will unveil the Narzo 60 series on July 6 offers a peek at the design

Realme has scheduled the unveiling of the Narzo 60 series for July 6 (Thursday next week), the event will go live at 12 noon local time. The company also gave fans a peek at the design that will be used for the upcoming series. Realme will unveil the Narzo 60 series on July 6 And it’s a design that we’ve already seen – save for the “NARZO” that is printed on the back, this looks a lot like the Realme 11 Pro/11 Pro+. Well, almost, the Narzo version lacks the decorative stitching that runs along the spines of the 11 Pro duo. This particular colorway is dubbed “Martian...

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Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro detailed specs emerge

The Xiaomi 13T series launch is nearing by the day and we now have a detailed spec sheet for both devices. Both phones are expected to carry 144Hz AMOLED displays, which are likely 6.67 inches in size. The 13T Pro is said to feature a “flagship 4nm SoC” which could very well be the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 while the 13T will get a “leading 4nm SoC” which is rumored to be the Dimensity 9200 chipset. Both Xiaomi 13T phones will be equipped with Leica branded cameras but we don’t get any specific on the sensors used. Xiaomi 13T will be available with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage while the 13T...

nubia Red Magic 8S Pro confirmed to have Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at the helm

The nubia Red Magic 8S Pro arriving on July 5 was rumored to have the unannounced Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC at the helm. However, those rumors have turned out to be wrong since the company has announced that the Red Magic 8S Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. nubia also revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powering the Red Magic 8S Pro would have its prime core clocked at up to 3.36GHz, unlike the Red Magic 8 Pro, whose Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 prime core has a maximum clock frequency of 3.2GHz. nubia previously confirmed the Red Magic 8S Pro will have 24GB of RAM onboard,...

Nothing Phone (2) and Phone (1) get Glyph composer Swedish House Mafia-made sound pack

The Nothing Phone (2) is getting fully official on July 11, and as we get closer to that date, Nothing is doing everything it can to stay in the news cycle almost every day. Case in point - it's now announced that house music group Swedish House Mafia has composed an exclusive Glyph Sound Pack for the upcoming device. You can get a taste for it by playing the video in the embedded tweet below. The Phone (2) will also launch with the new Glyph Composer on board, which allows you to personalize and remix Swedish House Mafia's custom sounds. You simply tap the pads to trigger different light...

OnePlus reveals Nord 3 design on Twitter to be available in two colors

OnePlus today revealed the design of the upcoming OnePlus Nord 3. The image was posted by company President and COO Kinder Liu on Twitter. The Nord 3 will feature a triple camera system on the back. The phone will be available in two colors and finishes, a green color with a glossy finish and a black color with a satin finish. Also seen in the image is the OnePlus alert slider, something that was missing on the company's recent Nord phones. And finally, we can also see the IR blaster on top of the phone, which was recently featured on the company's Nord CE 3 Lite. “Here's...

Oppo teases 64MP periscope camera on Reno 10 Pro in India

Oppo is teasing the Indian launch of its Reno10 series by touting the Reno10 Pro+' 64MP periscope zoom camera. It's a 64MP f/2.5 periscope with a half-inch (1/2") sensor and 0.7µm pre-binned pixels. It's a 3x zoom with a 120x hybrid zoom option. Oppo says its periscope is 0.96mm thinner than competitor's periscopes, and that it's the highest megapixel unit in the segment. The other cameras are expected to be a 50MP f1/8 main camera with a Sony IMX890 with a 1/1.56" sensor, an 8MP 2/2 IMX355 1/4" sensor, and a 32MP selfie camera. Oppo unveiled the Reno10 series in China. There are...

nubia confirms July 5 arrival for Red Magic 8S Pro

The nubia Red Magic 8S Pro gaming smartphone is arriving on July 5, confirmed the gaming sub-brand today on Weibo. The launch event will begin at 3 PM and take place in China, and expectations are the phone to be the same as the Red Magic 8 Pro but with a newer Qualcomm chipset. Rumors from earlier this month suggested the 8S Pro will have a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 platform, but we are yet to hear anything from the San Diego company about a new SoC. We also heard that a nubia gaming tablet might be on the way, but the ZTE-owned brand mentioned nothing on its page, and leaksters are staying...

iQOO 11S and TWS 1 set to launch on July 4

The iQOO 11S is now confirmed to launch on July 4 alongside a new pair of wireless earbuds dubbed iQOO TWS 1. Both products will be announced at a special event in China set to take place on July 4 from 7:30PM Beijing time. The phone and earbuds are already up for early reservations on the official vivo China webstore as well as online platforms JD.com and Tmall. iQOO 11S and TWS 1 An accompanying teaser video for the iQOO 11S shows out it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset which may end up being the upcoming Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2 SoC. The new chipset is...

OnePlus 12 reportedly coming with improved cameras

OnePlus 12 is expected to arrive at the end of this year, but it is never too early for spicy rumors fueled by a sprinkle of speculations from leaksters in China. The latest information suggests the new flagship will launch with a third-generation Snapdragon 8 chipset and will bring a 50 MP + 50 MP + 64 MP camera combination. According to the leakster, the main camera will have an IMX9 series sensor, which might be Sony's 1”-type IMX989. The ultra-wide-angle camera will also be 50 MP, while the lovely 32 MP IMX709 telephoto lens will make way for a 64 MP OV64B by OmniVision. The...

TCL NXTWEAR S review

Introduction The TCL NXTWEAR S are marketed as XR glasses. That stands for Extended Reality and is actually an umbrella term that encompasses all VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) products. Although the NXTWEAR S glasses have an accelerometer, gyroscope and pressure sensor on board, we wouldn't call them smart glasses, since there is no "smart" functionality here. They are not really VR either, since there is no motion tracking and interacting to speak of. AR is also a stretch since there are no cameras or anything else to absorb and monitor the real...

Top 10 trending phones of week 25

Week 25 saw the Samsung Galaxy A54 further extend its lead as the most popular phone in our database this year. It once again had the Galaxy S23 Ultra right behind it with the Redmi Note 12 Pro sitting pretty in third. The Redmi Note 12 retained the fourth position and the first change we see this week is the fifth place, which is now occupied by the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A14 follow in sixth and seventh, while the extensive leaks are already putting the Asus Zenfone 10 under the spotlight. The compact upcoming flagship is still a couple of weeks away from...

Week 25 in review: Nothing Phone (2) Google Pixel 8 and OnePlus V Fold leaks

Welcome to another week's recap. Interestingly enough, our top story of the week was Nothing's transparent USB-C cable for the Phone (2). The cable has the brand's engraving as well as six tiny circles, which we hope are LEDs, but are likely just part of the design. While on the topic, we got reported prices for the 8/256GB and 12/512GB Nothing Phone (2) - €729 and €849, respectively. We'll find out for sure on July 11. We gathered a list of all Galaxy devices that are eligible for OneUI 6.0 and Android 14. The Galaxy S21 or newer is surely getting the Android 14 along with the Galaxy Z...

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

What is better – a year old flagship or a current mid-ranger? If they are close enough in price, the high-end hardware tends to be the better pick as we’ll see with a few phones this week. The UK Germany Italy USA India UK A few weeks ago the Realme GT2 was selling for £360, but its price has fallen by £50 since then. This makes is a great deal for a Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 6.62” 120Hz AMOLED display (FHD+), complete with a 5,000mAh battery and 65W fast charging. Realme GT2 ...

Weekly poll results: port-less phones may be an unfortunate future according to most

Last week’s poll raised some hackles – a lot of people really hate the idea of a port-less future for smartphones. And quite a few are convinced that the EU will block any such designs, but that may not be possible. Here is how the official post describes the rules: Regardless of their manufacturer, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones and headsets, handheld videogame consoles and portable speakers, e-readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation systems, earbuds and laptops that are rechargeable via a wired cable, operating with a power delivery of up to 100 Watts,...

Infinix Note 30 VIP charging test - the fastest wireless charging in its class

Looking for a phone with fast charging on the cheap? The Infinix Note 30 VIP has you covered. It offers 68W wired charging solution, which is among the fastest in the class, but also 50W wireless charging, which is unprecedented at its price point. Infinix 68W wall charger and 50W wireless charging pad The Note 30 VIP's predecessor, the Note 12 VIP, had considerably faster 120W wired charging, but the 30 VIP goes for a more balanced approach, where you don't need a cable for a quick top-up. This is one of the few phones having wireless charging in the first place in the...

Nothing Phone (2): what we know so far

Nothing, the company, launched at the end of January 2021 and since then it released one phone and a couple of TWS buds, but now it’s time for its second phone. The company is deliberate with its launches, working on building a reputation of hip, stand-out products because it is trying to enter the very crowded, very competitive smartphone market, a market with a lot of red tape. The Nothing Phone (2) will be officially unveiled on July 11, but the Carl Pei & co. have already confirmed a number of key aspects about the device. There has been no shortage of unofficial leaks as well, here is...

OnePlus Nord Buds 2r's price leaked ahead of July 5 launch two Nord smartphones teased

OnePlus launched the Nord Buds 2 TWS earphones in India in April for INR2,999 ($37/€33), and on July 5, the company will unveil the 'r' version, called Nord Buds 2r. OnePlus is yet to reveal the Nord Buds 2r's price, but a new rumor claims it will have a box price of INR2,299 ($28/€26) in India, meaning the actual selling price could be less. OnePlus has set up a promo page on its official website, which reveals the Nord Buds 2r's design is similar to the Nord Buds 2. The company also confirmed its color options - Deep Gray and Triple Blue. Amazon.in will reveal more about the Nord...

Samsung Galaxy S24 series to include three models codenames revealed

A media report in January claimed Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, expected to arrive in Q1 2024, would include two instead of three models - Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24+ was said to be dropped by the Korean conglomerate. However, new revelation suggests that won't be the case, and the S24 series, like the S23 lineup, will include vanilla, Plus, and Ultra models. The word comes from SamMobile and GalaxyClub, who claim the Galaxy S24 series is codenamed "Muse" by Samsung, and there are three different codenames for the smartphones - Muse 1, Muse 2, and Muse 3 - suggesting...

Our Realme 11 Pro vs 11 Pro video comparison is out now

Whenever we review a phone, we conclude by comparing it to its rivals, which are always similar in price. In the case of the Realme 11 Pro, one of its closest rivals was the Realme 11 Pro+, which at the time of publication is only INR 4,000 (€45, converted) more expensive. The two are close in specs - the same display, battery, and chipset - but the Pro+ does offer a tangible advantage with faster charging, and a better all-round camera system. But all of that's on paper. We pit the two in a video comparison to visualize how they differ and if the savings from the Pro+ to the Pro are...

Oppo Find N3 Flip leaked render shows an extra camera

Samsung is currently getting ready to launch the Galaxy Z Flip5 next month, which will feature a much larger outer screen. The first flip-style foldable with a big cover display was Oppo's Find N2 Flip, which got its international launch earlier this year. Despite it being a rather new device still, Oppo is apparently already busy working on its successor. And today, a render depicting the upcoming Oppo Find N3 Flip got leaked. You can see it below in all its glory. The outer screen looks pretty much identical to the Find N2 Flip's, so Oppo seems to not want to play the screen...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 price leaks

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 has been leaking like crazy lately, ahead of its official unveiling, which is planned for the last week of July at a special event in Korea. Today we get an essential piece of the puzzle: the price. This information comes from Greece, and if the number pans out, it represents a significant jump compared to what the Flip4 launched at last year. The new model is allegedly going to be priced at €1,299 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Galaxy Z Flip4 (left) vs. Galaxy Z Flip5 (right) For comparison's sake, let us remember that the Galaxy Z Flip4's 8/128GB...

OnePlus 12 details surface to feature new main camera sensor better telephoto

We are likely far from seeing the OnePlus 12 out in the wild as previous rumors indicated that the company is focusing on a proper upgrade rather than a half-baked one for the second half of this year. And according to a report by Yogesh Brar, the device will indeed launch in early Q1 next year, following a Chinese release in December 2023. In any case, the report promises several key improvements. Perhaps the most notable upgrade concerns the camera department. The main sensor will be replaced with a new one and we hope to see a 1-inch imager like the Oppo Find X6 Pro. The leak also...

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch Apple Pay in India

Apple has been looking to launch its payment feature called Apple Pay in India for some time now but it hasn't successfully negotiated the terms with local authorities. Well, according to people familiar with the matter, the company is again in talks with the local regulatory bodies, specifically, the NPCI - a special division of India's central bank Reserve Bank of India. Currently, all payment methods in the country work atop of the UPI, which is a popular payment method in South Asian markets. Walmart's PhonePe, Google's GPay and Paytm are all compliant with UPI and work in...

OnePlus Nord Buds 2R set to launch on July 5

OnePlus is gearing up to launch an even more affordable entry-level version of the Nord Buds 2 dubbed Nord Buds 2R on July 5. The earbuds already have their landing page on Amazon India and will bring the same basic design as the Nord Buds 2 but presumably without active noise cancelation to keep their price down. OnePlus Nord Buds 2R launch poster Buds 2R will be available in blue and black colors and may launch with an INR 2,000 price tag based on rumors. OnePlus will reveal more teasers in the coming days which should clear up the specs department. We’re also expecting a launch...

FTC: Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal should remain blocked for now

Microsoft finds itself in yet another legal hurdle as the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed for an injunction to temporarily block its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC appealed the decision to block the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger in federal court citing potential harm to competition in the console, cloud gaming and gaming subscription sectors. The FTC’s in-house court needs more time to assess the situation and rule whether the merger would be detrimental to consumers. This is not the first instance of regulators being hesitant to give...

Asus Zenfone 10's specs surface with more renders confirm 3.5mm headphone jack

Renders of the Asus Zenfone 10 that leaked last week revealed its design and color options. Now a new set of Zenfone 10's images have surfaced, corroborating the previous week's leak and confirming the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack - a feature uncommon on flagships these days. Asus hasn't detailed the Zenfone 10's specs sheet, but it has confirmed that the smartphone will come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a 5.9" screen, wireless charging, and a second-gen six-axis gimbal stabilization. Asus Zenfone 10 The source claims the Asus Zenfone 10 will pack a 5.9" AMOLED panel...

Sony will keep making smartphones for multiple years to come Qualcomm reveals

Sony has been making some incredibly intriguing smartphones lately, but it hasn't been selling very many of them. Naturally, that may make you wonder whether the Japanese electronics giant would just, at some point, decide to cut its losses and exit the smartphone business altogether, following in the footsteps of the likes of LG and HTC. The answer is no. Sony will keep making Android smartphones for multiple years to come. The revelation comes from a rather unlikely source - Qualcomm. Sony Xperia 1 V The chip maker has announced in a new press release today that it has extended...

vivo Y36 makes it to India

vivo's new Y36 initially appeared in Indonesia last month, and today it has finally landed in India as well. We're talking about the 4G version, powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC. It's now available from vivo's own Indian e-store, as well as Flipkart and offline retail stores. The price is INR 16,999, and there's just one model, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which you can have in Vibrant Gold and Meteor Black colorways. vivo Y36 in Meteor Black The vivo Y36 has a 6.64-inch 1080x2388 LCD touchscreen with 90 Hz refresh rate and 650-nit peak brightness, microSD card...

Qualcomm expands S3 Gen 2 sound platform with ultra-low 20 ms latency

Qualcomm announced it is expanding the S3 Gen 2 Sound with optimized latency that goes below 20 ms for “lag-free gaming audio.” Manufacturers can also utilize the platform to add Auracast broadcast audio functionality to dongles and adapters with source devices such as phones, laptops, and TVs. The enhanced solution is optimized for gaming, revealed the official press release. It is a combination of Snapdragon Sound and LE Audio. It delivers “ultra-low latency of 20 less than 20 ms”, and it can get even further reduced with the source device delivering game audio only. Music listeners...