Watch the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha official unboxing

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha was unveiled a couple of days ago and the market release is expected to happen in December. And while we are waiting, Xiaomi did an official unboxing video so can have a sneak peek at what the retail box will hold. The luxurious black box comes with the Mi Mix Alpha itself, the included fast charger and the corresponding cable, a USB-C to 3.5mm audio jack dongle and a protective case specifically molded for the device. By the looks of it, it's of the wallet type and covers mostly the front display and the frame. You can watch the full video at the source link...

Samsung Galaxy A70s arrives with 64MP camera, 4,500 mAh battery, new design

After several major leaks in the past week, the Samsung Galaxy A70s is finally official. The phone was launched in India and features minor improvements over the Galaxy A70 such as the new 64MP Samsung Bright GW1 camera, prism gradient design and 4,500 mAh battery. Looking at the front you'd be pressed to find any changes. You get the same 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel with a waterdrop notch for the 32MP selfie cam. The fingerprint reader still resides under the screen. The main visual change is around the back where we now have the 3D prism gradient design with a glossy...

Pixel 4's Motion Sense feature won't be available in all countries

The so-called Motion Sense feature on the upcoming Pixel 4 phones is no longer a secret since even Google itself teased the functionality. Motion Sense is based on the radar technology developed under the name Project Soli and it will see it for the first time on a phone. However, it won't be available for use in all countries and with all apps, according to new developments. A more in-depth dissection of the pre-release version of the Motion Sense app reveals that the gestures will only work in 38 countries. Probably the radar technology needs approval from the authorities in some...

Latest Samsung Galaxy A70 update brings Type-C headphone support

The Samsung Galaxy A70 is one of the brand's best midrange offerings. Samsung is now making it even better by pushing a new firmware with camera improvements, better security and support for type-C headphones. Firmware version A705GMDDU3ASI2 comes in at 648 MB and is already pushed out in India. Samsung has tweaked the under-display fingerprint performance which should be more reliable now. The camera quality should also be up a notch and overall stability issues should be ironed out. One of the more interesting features is the added support for Type-C headphones which gives...

Google celebrates its 21st birthday with 21% discounts in Europe

Google is celebrating 21 circles around the Sun and has launched a sweet deal on its online stores in its European markets. All available Pixel phones, Nest products, and some Home assistants can receive 21% off if purchased by the end of the day. To utilize the deal, you have to use the code B-GOOGLE21. If you decide to do so, you might get a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL smartphone from £583.81, or a Pixel 3a unit for around £320. However, a quick check across various markets revealed there is limited availability on colors and storage options. Since Google is planning its big launch of...

Snapdragon 855-powered Realme bags Bluetooth certification

Realme is one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands around and the company is known for its excellent price-performance ratio. There have been rumors that Realme is gearing up to offer a device with a flagship-grade chipset and a new certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) hints that this is indeed coming. Realme RMX1931 SIG certification The Realme RMX1931 features a 6.55-inch display with FHD+ resolution and will be powered by an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.84 GHz. This falls in line with the Kryo 485 Gold core frequency in the Snapdragon 855. The rest of...

Nokia plans expansion to new consumer products following a new licensing deal

We've seen Nokia's brand on smartphones and smartwatches, but now the company wants to expand its presence. It has signed a contract with Global Icons, a venture from the world of licensing, which would help to extend Nokia's expansion beyond smartphones. Currently, the smartphone brand is owned by HMD Global, who have the rights to research, develop, sell and market their devices as Nokia. Whitings is the company that was first acquired by the Finnish telecom giant, but eventually, the relationship fell apart and now it is operating on its own; OZO Audio is now a product of the AV...