Check out the iQOO 12's camera samples from a weekend in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

The iQOO 12 unveiled earlier this month in China is set to debut in India on December 12 as the country's first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone. Beyond impressive performane the iQOO 12 also sports a triple camera system on its rear comprising 50 MP primary, 50 MP ultrawide, and 64 MP periscope telephoto units. The 50 MP primary and 64 MP periscope units have OIS, with the latter being used for 3x Portrait Mode and Telephoto Macro Mode, which will be some of the highlights of the "grand debut" next month. The 50 MP ultrawide camera has an FOV of 119˚ and expectedly doesn't have...

Xbox app for PC gets Compact mode for handheld gaming PCs

Microsoft has released an updated version of the Xbox app for PC, which comes with several changes and quality of life improvements. One of the new additions is Compact mode, which has been designed with the new wave of handheld gaming PCs in mind. The Compact mode enables a collapsible side menu, which lets you minimize it so only the icons are visible. This frees up some much needed space on these small screen devices. Unfortunately, when enabled, you lose direct access to your installed games through the sidebar and they have to be accessed by going into the My Library...

Google Messages reaches 1 billion RCS users, unleashes 7 new features to celebrate

RCS is officially big. 1 billion monthly active users big, in fact. Google announced the milestone today, and to celebrate it's giving the Messages app 7 new features. These will apparently "help your personality shine through". They won't make RCS bubbles blue on iOS, however. RCS, in case you've been living under a rock, is a new standard that's supposed to replace the antiquated SMS and MMS, Google says, although those are still used as backup, so not that much "replace" as "enhance". Anyway, the point is it's like iMessage but for Android phones. Google has been pushing it a lot...

Apple announces its App Store Award winners for 2023

As is tradition around this time of the year, Apple announced its App Store Award winners for 2023. There are nine categories ranging from iPhone and iPad apps and games of the year alongside winners for Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Arcade apps. Apple also crowned generative AI as its Trend of the Year. It’s inspiring to see the ways developers continue to build incredible apps and games that are redefining the world around us. This year’s winners represent the limitless potential of developers to bring their visions to life, creating apps and games with remarkable ingenuity,...

Report: Apple abandons 5G modem development

Apple has been on a long and difficult path to develop its own in-house 5G modem and it seems that battle is not headed in the right direction. According to a new post on South Korean platform, Naver, supply chain sources close to Apple are saying that Cupertino is in the process of restructuring investments in its modem development department as the company is preparing to scrap the project altogether. Similar reports from Japanese supply chain sources were confirmed by tipster @Tech_Reve who holds a reliable track record when it comes to Apple leaks. Back in September Apple...

Redmi K70 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse comes with 24 GB RAM, 1 TB storage

The Redmi event today saw the announcement of K70e, K70, and K70 Pro smartphones. The most premium among those also got a special edition in collaboration with Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse. To celebrate 10 years in the smartphone world, Redmi partnered with the racing division of Lamborghini to create the Redmi K70 Pro Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse Edition. Just rolls right off the tongue, doesn't it?. The difference between this fancy variant and the regular K70 Pro comes down to three things and the design is definitely the more obvious one. The camera island is not...

Samsung US offers free upgrade for Galaxy Tab S9 series, deep discounts on Galaxy Book3

A couple of weeks ago we looked at Samsung US deals for the new Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablets and those are still ongoing (as are the deals on the S23 series and the Galaxy Z foldables). Now we will have a closer look at Samsung’s mainline Tab S9 series as well as laptops and even a couple of monitors you can set up at home. All three S9 tablets have a free storage upgrade, but they have different limits on the enhanced trade-in offer. Let’s look at the top dog first. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra price can be reduced by up to $700 with trade-in and this is on top of the $200 savings from...

Redmi K70E will be rebranded internationally as Poco X6 Pro

As you may already know, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi is getting ready to unveil a trio of new high-end devices for the Chinese market on November 29 - the K70, K70 Pro, and K70E. The brand has been teasing them in various ways on Weibo over the past few days, and maybe that's whet your appetite for one? Say, the K70E? Well, we have some good news in that case. It turns out that this device will, at some point in the future, be sold internationally as the Poco X6 Pro. This has been revealed through an NBTC certification in Thailand, which connects the model number 2311DRK48G with the name Poco...

Honor starts beta testing MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14

While Samsung is already well on its way to reaching a dozen or more devices with the stable One UI 6 update based on Android 14, other manufacturers are only just starting their closed beta tests. Case in point: Honor. Starting today, the company's Magic4 and Magic5 series are eligible to participate in a closed beta of the upcoming MagicOS 8.0, based on Android 14. Registrations for willing participants in the beta have started today in China and will be open until December 14. There will be 3,000 slots for the Magic4 series and 3,000 for the Magic5 series, in...

Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2024 and MateBook D16 2024 unveiled

Huawei held a product launch event in China earlier today where it unveiled a new HarmonyOS tablet and its Windows laptop. MatePad Pro 11 2024 is the same device that popped up on Geekbench recently with an updated Kirin 9000s chipset while MateBook D16 2024 is configurable with up to an Intel 13th gen Core i9 processor. MatePad Pro 11 2024 The latest MatePad Pro tablet from Huawei brings an 11-inch OLED display with a 1,600 x 2,560px resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio and 600 nits peak brightness. The slate features an aluminum chassis and six speakers and is just 5.9mm...

German Cyber Monday deals you can still get: iPhone 15 Pro, Nothing Phone (2)

Cyber Monday deals are still running and we've found some good ones on flagships. You can get a decent discount on the 128GG iPhone 15 Pro and even a €100 discount on the 512GB iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 is a modest €50 cheaper, while last year's model is under €800 at the moment. Apple iPhone 15 Pro 128GB save €89 Read our review €1,199 at Amazon Germany Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ...

iQOO Neo9 is in the works, design sketch and spec details surface

The iQOO Neo8 and Neo8 Pro both landed back in May, and now it seems like the vivo sub-brand is getting ready to unveil their successors, the Neo9 and Neo9 Pro. According to a new rumor from usually reliable Digital Chat Station over on Weibo, the Neo9 will have a 6.78-inch "1.5K" resolution screen with narrow bezels, and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. For comparison, note that the Neo8 had the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 at the helm, so this is a clear upgrade. The main camera of the Neo9 is alleged to feature the Sony IMX920 sensor, which just made its debut in the vivo...

nubia Z50S Pro in for review

Say hello to the nubia Z50S Pro - a phone with a pretty and functional design, potent hardware, and a unique camera system. The phone ships with an 80W charger, USB-C cable, and a plastic case with silver lining around the camera island. You can tell the nubia Z50S Pro means photographic business when you see that camera island up close. It has a similar aesthetic to the Xiaomi 13S Ultra or Oppo Find X6 Pro, and while there are no 1-inch type sensors here, the main camera is still one of a kind. The 50MP f/1.6 wide camera has a 35mm focal length - widely regarded as one of the...

Oppo Find N3 review

Redmi K70 and K70 Pro emerge in live images ahead of announcement

Xiaomi’s Redmi line is ready to launch its K70 series on Wednesday, November 29 with no less than three smartphones. We're expecting a vanilla Redmi K70 alongside a K70 Pro and a more budget-oriented K70E. We now have a set of live hands-on images detailing both the K70 and K70 Pro complete with more specs clarifications. Redmi K70 Pro (black) and K70 (white) Both phones will feature 6.67-inch AMOLED panels with punch-hole cutouts and glass backs with a frosted pattern. The rear also features an updated camera design with a large glass camera island and three lenses each housed...

Redmi Book 16 (2024), Watch 4 and Buds 5 Pro key specs and design revealed

Xiaomi is set to launch its Redmi K70 series smartphones on Wednesday and as usual the phones will be joined by a slew of other devices including a new 16-inch Windows laptop, wireless earbuds and a smartwatch. Redmi Book 16 (2024) Redmi Book 16 (2024) will feature an Intel i5-13500H processor with 47W performance mode, LPDDR5 RAM at 6,400MB/s and a revamped cooling system with dual spinning fans and dual 8mm heat sinks. The upcoming laptop will have 3x USB-3.2 ports, a USB-C port for charging, HDMI and a headphone/mic combo jack. Redmi Watch 4 will come in a variety of watch...

Realme celebrates 200 million shipped smartphones

The journey of Realme began in May 2018 when Oppo launched the Realme 1 smartphone. After that, the brand continued its life in the smartphone market in its own semi-independent way, and today, it marked a major milestone. Realme reached 200 million shipments in just over five years, announced Sky Li, founder of Realme. Quick math reveals this is over 40 million per year, keeping in mind the relatively slow first year of sales. Realme is popular with fans for its affordable devices with features that are way above the price segment. One of the most beloved devices on the market...

This is what the OnePlus 12 will look like, announcement set for December 5

OnePlus 12 will arrive in three colors – White, Green, and Black. Today, the company revealed the phone's appearance, and it doesn't bring huge surprises. It matches leaked images and doesn't stray too far from the OnePlus 11. OnePlus 12 The posters also said the launch is taking place on December 5 at 14:30 local time, meaning the December 4 keynote for the ten-year anniversary on OnePlus will not actually feature new announcements. The images suggest this flagship will be the first OnePlus smartphone with a periscope lens for the telephoto camera. The OnePlus Open does...

Top 10 trending phones of week 47

After a month of Xiaomi 14 Pro on top, the Samsung Galaxy A54 reconquered the top, further solidifying its reputation as the most popular phone in our database in 2023. The mid-ranger was in high-demand in the Black Friday sales, which certainly helped it back to the lead, while its premium sibling, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, took the second position. The Redmi Note 12 rounds up the rostrum, leaving the 14 Pro down in fourth. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE retained its fifth position, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro rose to sixth and seventh, respectively. We then have the Galaxy A34, profiting from...

TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G unboxing

TCL unveiled its NxtPaper 2.0 technology early in 2023, which is a panel with a special coating that gives the device a paper-like feeling. One of the first phones with it is the TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G, and we finally have a unit with us. The phone is an affordable device with two key features – first is obviously the screen, the other is the next-gen connectivity, achieved with a Dimensity 6020 chipset. The display itself has a 6.6” diagonal and HD+ resolution, but it's the unique properties of the paper-like finish that set it apart. Other specs include a 5,000 mAh battery with 15W...

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 series and Galaxy A73 receive Android 14-based One UI 6.0 update

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, S8+ and S8 Ultra are now receiving the latest One UI 6.0 update based on Android 14. Additionally, Galaxy A73 users are also reporting One UI 6.0 arriving on their phones. The Galaxy Tab S8 family update comes with the latest November 2023 security patch on board and if you are located in Europe, you may want to check for the OTA update manually via the Settings menu. Galaxy A73 One UI 6.0 update As for the Galaxy A73, the handset is seemingly receiving One UI 6.0 along with the same November 2023 security patch. The update weighs about 3GB and is also...

Sony Xperia 1 VI and 5 VI to offer a digital signature feature to combat fakes

With each Sony flagship release, the company tries to introduce something never seen before in the mobile industry. In a way, Sony tries to maintain a tradition of "world's first" and a recent report from a Japanese news outlet with a fairly accurate track record regarding Sony-related rumors has an idea of what's coming next to the Xperias. Reportedly, Sony's upcoming Xperia flagships will apply a unique digital signature to photos and videos to prevent fakes. Perhaps examining the metadata of the images and videos will reveal whether or not the content has been tampered with. A...

Xiaomi Redmi 13C soon to launch in India with a better chipset

Xiaomi's Redmi 13C budget phone launched in global markets earlier this month, but it's yet to set foot in India. Interestingly enough, according to 91mobiles, the handset will differ slightly from the global version. Sources familiar with the matter say that the Indian version of the Redmi 13C will boast a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset instead of the Helio G85. The former is a newer chip based on a more recent manufacturing process and bumps up the clock speed. Other than that, Xiaomi won't change anything else for the Indian version. The handset still features a 6.74-inch HD+ IPS LCD...

Black Friday: Discounts on Samsung and Apple products in Australia

Samsung is more willing to discount its devices than Apple is, but seeing how it’s Black Friday, Amazon has discounts for both. We also included some other interesting deals we stumbled upon, including Nothing and a couple of VR headsets. We start off with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Amazon has models with 512GB and 1TB storage, the 256GB one is not part of this week’s offers. The 2024 S-phones are a couple of months away, of course, and there will be some pre-order perks, but the S23 Ultra has one of the best cameras from 2023 and even its predecessor, the S22 Ultra, is still being...

Meizu 21 specs officially confirmed ahead of November 30 announcement

Earlier this week Meizu officially announced the launch event for the 21. It will take place on November 30 in China, and ahead of that, the company has now confirmed some of the 21's specs. For example, the 6.55-inch OLED screen provided by Samsung. This comes with "1.5K" resolution, SGS low blue light certification, and 1,920Hz high frequency PWM dimming. The screen is flanked by symmetrical 1.74mm bezels on all sides. Meizu 21 specs officially confirmed The Meizu 21 is also confirmed to have a 4,800 mAh battery, which, when paired with the energy efficient screen, the (also...

iQOO 12 to offer 3 years of OS updates, Funtouch OS 14 seriously reduces bloatware

As we are waiting for the global iQOO 12 series release, the company announced that it's getting rid of the annoying bloatware with the arrival of Funtouch OS 14, based on Android 14. The new version of the software was announced a couple of months ago and even shared a list of devices eligible for the update. Anyone who has used Funtouch OS knows that iQOO likes to include a set of "Hot Apps" and "Hot Games" with its devices out of the box. With Futnouch OS 14 going forward, there won't be any of those. In other words - iQOO is getting rid of the bloatware. Additionally, the...

Black Friday: Samsung US offers exclusive discounts on foldables, the S23 Ultra and more

You’ve been hearing about Black Friday deals for a couple of weeks now, but today is the day. Once again Samsung US is using the opportunity to get you to try out its Shop Samsung app with some exclusive discounts. You can go through the web store too, though you will need a student discount to get the same price drops that the app offers. Let’s start with the foldables. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 comes with a free storage upgrade to 512GB and you can get 25% off through the app. The student discount is also 25%, but they don’t stack. What does stack is the trade-in credit – you can drop...

Samsung Galaxy A34 is now receiving Android 14 update with One UI 6

Samsung's rollout of One UI 6 based on Android 14 seems to really be picking up steam these days, and following a bunch of devices from earlier this week, today it's the Galaxy A34's turn to taste the new goodies. The update is rolling out in Europe, and seems to be rather widely distributed, having been spotted in Austria, Croatia, France, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Czechia, and the UK. The new build is labeled A346BXXU4BWK2 and, as you might expect, includes the November security patch level. As always, such rollouts are staged so it might...

Counterpoint: global phone market shows signs of recovery, breaking a 27 month negative streak

In mid-2021 people were stuck at home and their disposable income often went towards upgrading their phones. But then the market hit several difficulties in quick succession: first it was component shortages, then inventory build-up depressed shipments, then people started keeping their old phones for longer. It has been 27 months since this all started, but Counterpoint Research is now reporting that sell-through rates are showing year-on-year growth once again. October sales were bigger than previous months going all the way back to January 2022. It’s a modest increase, sell-through...

OnePlus 12 will come in White, Green, and Black colors

OnePlus just announced the colors for the upcoming OnePlus 12 - White, Green, and Black. The company has put some thought behind the colors - white is a touch of blank space, green is a pale rock among thousands of rivers and mountains, while black represents ten years of hard work, a nod to the company's ten-year anniversary. These colors will likely be the official ones for the Chinese market, where the OnePlus 12 will launch on December 4. It's not clear whether the global variant of the phone will have the same options - the OnePlus Open is Black only in Europe and Green...

Black Friday deals: Amazon UK offering deep discounts on Pixel 7 series, Galaxy Z Fold4 and more

The shopping frenzy continues with some of the best deals on smartphones from Amazon UK. We’ve lined up offers on Samsung, Google, Honor, OnePlus, Xiaomi and Nothing smartphones in all price brackets. Keep in mind that these deals are subject to change depending on quantities at stock. Samsung has the Galaxy Z Fold4 down to £879 and is bundling a 3-year warranty and 6 months of Disney+ on the house. If you’re after a midrange handset, there’s the Galaxy M53 sitting at £260. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 12/256GB ...

Poco C65/Redmi 13C review

Black Friday: US deals for the Google Pixel 8, Xperia 1 V and more

We've chased down some solid smartphone deals from the US market. As usual, Apple isn't the biggest fan of slashing prices be it for Black Friday or any other occasion, but we did include a deal on the iPhone 14 at BestBuy where you can save a whole $50 (it's something). Apple iPhone 14 128GB save $50 Read our review $680 at BestBuy Google is more obliging when it comes to discounts. You can save $125 on the Pixel 7a and Pixel 7, $200 on...

Realme GT5 Pro to offer 50MP Sony IMX890 periscope telephoto camera

Realme released another teaser for its upcoming GT5 Pro flagship phone, and again it focuses on its photography prowess and the telephoto camera in particular. The teaser images reveals a bit more about the "industry's most expensive telephoto setup". Realme GT5 Pro's teaser poster on Weibo The shooter will employ Sony's 50MP IMX80 sensor coupled with an f/2.6 aperture 3x optical zoom. Interestingly enough, 3x periscope telephoto cameras are rare, but the large sensor mandated folded optics to fit within reasonable thickness. The setup promises various hardware and software...

Nothing Chats partner Sunbird temporarily shuts down its service

Sunbird, the company with the eponymous app, has temporarily shut down its service citing security concerns that it is currently investigating. This information was provided to its users today through the app. The company has promised further updates when it is “ready to proceed”. Sunbird service offered Android users the chance to communicate over the iMessage protocol with Apple users. It did so by running an instance of an Apple account over a virtual machine running on a Mac on its servers and the user had to sign in with their Apple ID from within the Sunbird app to begin...

Samsung to implement new blue phosphorescent OLED panels in 2025

A report from The Elec claims that Samsung might introduce a new kind of blue phosphorescent OLED panel in 2025, although industry watchers were expecting a 2024 debut initially. It looks like the development of the new material used for the blue sub-pixels isn't going smoothly. Samsung's current display technology implements phosphorescent green and red sub-pixels, but the blue diodes are still using fluorescent. So you can't call them PHOLED as it isn't technically correct. The new phosphorescent diodes offer 100% internal luminous efficiency, compared to the blue fluorescent ones...

Oppo Pad Air 2 listed online ahead of launch

Oppo will unveil its Reno11 series smartphones on Thursday, November 23 in China alongside a new Android tablet dubbed Oppo Pad Air 2 which leaked in a set of renders recently. The upcoming tablet has now found its way on China Telecom’s website complete with its key specs and pricing info. Oppo Pad Air 2 listing on China Telecom As expected this is a rebadged OnePlus Pad Go for the Chinese market with the same specs and design. The listing confirms the 11.4-inch LCD screen with 1,720 x 2,408 and 7:5 aspect ratio, MediaTek Helio G99 chipset and 8,000 mAh battery with 33W charging....

Samsung Galaxy M55 appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

Samsung is preparing to launch a Galaxy M55 smartphone with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset by Qualcomm. This was revealed on Geekbench, where the SM-M556B was benchmarked. The device also appeared with 8 GB RAM and Android 14, likely with One UI 6 on top. The smartphone was tested on an older 4.2 version of Geekbench, which is so dated even our test database does not include any relevant results. This means the 3,575 single-core and 11,330 multi-core scores cannot be compared with other smartphones, and we have no idea how it would stack against competitors. Luckily, we can make...

Samsung Galaxy A54 is $324.99 for Black Friday but you shouldn't buy it

Samsung's Galaxy A54 is now offered by Amazon, as a Black Friday deal, for just $324.99. At first glance, that might sound like an awesome deal - after all, the phone is apparently 28% off, according to the retailer (down from its supposed full retail price of $449.99). But wait. Over at Best Buy, you can purchase the recently released Galaxy S23 FE for just $399.99, also for Black Friday. Sure, you're paying $75 extra, and for some that can be a lot - but if for you it's not, then we think that's the way to go. The S23 FE is a much better phone than the A54 in every conceivable...

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is showcased in leaked renders

According to previous rumors, Samsung is readying both a Galaxy A15 4G and a Galaxy A15 5G, and today the latter has been leaked in some renders, showing it in a dark blue colorway. Fret not, however, for it will also be available in yellow and black. The source of the images claims the A15 5G will come with a 6.5-inch 1080x2400 touchscreen with a 90 Hz refresh rate. It will allegedly be powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 6100+ SoC, paired with up to 128GB of expandable storage. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G leaked renders On the rear rumor has it we'll see a 50 MP main camera, a 5 MP...

Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate visits Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Just a few days after we got our first set of details on the ROG Phone 8 Ultimate and its charging speeds, comes our second thanks to a listing on Geekbench. Asus ROG Phone 8 Ultimate on Geekbench ROG Phone 8 Ultimate (ASUS_AI2401_D) is listed on the benchmarking platform with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a whopping 24GB of RAM. The device managed an impressive 2,235 points on the single-core test and 7,098 points on the multi-core test. These numbers are in line with the figures shared by Qualcomm. The Geekbench listing also confirms ROG Phone 8 will boots Android 14 which...

Gurman: Apple Vision Pro coming sometime around March

In his latest Power On newsletter, Blomberg's Mark Gurman predicts that the Vision Pro will likely debut 'sometime around March'. This is the most solid timeframe we've had yet for the $3,499 headset. Gurman shares that Apple aimed to release the Vision Pro in January 2024, but the company is still behind with its distribution plans and doing final testing. Apple will reportedly sell the Vision Pro by appointment in its retail stores and on its website. The headset won't be available with third-party partners as Apple wants to carefully curate the rollout of the Vision Pro. The...

OnePlus 12 is launching on December 4

OnePlus is gearing up to celebrate its tenth anniversary by holding a big event on December 4 in Shenzhen, China. One of the key talking points will be the brand new OnePlus 12 which will be announced on stage by CEO and founder Pete Lau. OnePlus 12 launch event poster We’ve already seen several leaks for the upcoming flagship, including its 6.82-inch LTPO OLED panel developed by BOE with a 1,440 x 3,168px resolution and up to 2,600 nits peak brightness. OnePlus 12 will also launch with an updated camera setup headlined by Sony’s new 48MP dual-layer stacked Lytia 808 main sensor...

More Honor 100 specs leak, including memory variants and prices

The Honor 100 series is coming on November 23, and we expect the vanilla variant to be the first phone in the world with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset, while the 100 Pro should have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. More specs leaked over the weekend, suggesting once again both the Pro and the vanilla Honor 100 will feature 100W charging support. The two phones will have identical 1220p panels with 3840 Hz PWM and up to 2,600 nits peak brightness. Honor 100 Pro According leaks from China, the Honor 100 will pack a 50 MP main camera with OIS and a 12 MP ultrawide unit alongside...

Top 10 trending phones of week 46

Xiaomi 14 Pro just held on to the lead in our trending chart this week, extending its streak to four weeks in a row. The Samsung Galaxy A54 came really close to retaking the lead, but ended up second, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra retained its third spot. The Redmi Note 12 follows, meaning the top 4 are all the same as week. The first change came in the fifth position, as the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE staged a comeback to end in the top half. Newly announced vivo X100 came in sixth, ahead of the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+. Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max lost quite a bit of steam...

Get a Google Pixel phone, tablet or headphones with these early Black Friday deals in the US

The latest generation of Google Pixel phones are available with healthy discounts – this covers the main series, the more affordable a-series and even Google’s foldable. Based on our poll about the Pixel 8 duo, most people were not happy with their MSRPs, so if you passed on them initially, it’s worth having another look. The Pixel 8 is a fine all-rounder and with the latest discounts its trending towards mid-range pricing territory. This is one of the smaller Androids today with a 6.2” display (finally a 120Hz panel). Note that Google will support the Pixel 8 duo for 7 years, including...

Weekly poll results: most people prefer older flagship chipsets

What chipset powers a phone is a significant factor when choosing your next phone. Of course, this is a result from last week’s poll and our readers are more tech-minded than the general population, but still – very few people picked the “don’t care” option. The results clearly show that having the latest and greatest silicon isn’t particularly important. For over 40% of voters, an older but still capable chipset is a perfectly fine option. Recently, it is the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and the Dimensity 9200 that have been filling this role. Although only half as numerous, there is still the...

Nothing's iMessage clone pulled from the Play Store over security concerns

Nothing Chats, the iMessage clone that the company launched earlier this week, has been pulled from the Google Play Store. The official reasoning is "several bugs" that the company needs time to fix before launching it again after an indefinite period of time. We've removed the Nothing Chats beta from the Play Store and will be delaying the launch until further notice to work with Sunbird to fix several bugs. We apologise for the delay and will do right by our users.— Nothing (@nothing) November 18, 2023 However, there is enough evidence to support the idea that the app was pulled not...

Here are the best early Black Friday deals on headphones in the US

Black Friday is still a week away, but the early offers include a wide variety of headphones with solid discounts. We mostly focused on TWS buds, but there are a few over-ear models as well. Starting with Samsung, the company is pushing its Shop Samsung app and offers exclusive discounts. The Galaxy Buds FE were already the cheapest in the Samsung TWS lineup, now even more so. These sub-$100 buds have ANC and multi-point connectivity and promise up to 6 hours of listening time (with ANC on). Note: when following the links to Samsung below, you will be asked whether you want the online...

Samsung Galaxy Fit3's leaked images reveal color options

The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 was expected to go official early this year, but that didn't happen. Samsung hasn't announced when it will unveil the Fit3 but renders that leaked last week revealed what the smartband would look like. Now, more images have surfaced, showing the Fit3 in two new colors: grey and black. These pictures also corroborate the previous design leak of the Samsung Galaxy Fit3. It has a rectangular screen - rumored to be larger than the three-year-old Fit2's display - with a physical button and a microphone on the right side. Samsung Galaxy Fit3 The...