The GSM Association (GSMA, no relation to us) has published new RCS specifications that allow end-to-end encryption across platforms. RCS messages on Android have been end-to-end encrypted for years, but now the same level of security can apply to messages sent from Android to iOS or vice-versa, since Apple has finally joined the RCS party last year. In fact, Apple has already sent out the following statement on the matter:... Read more ›
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With the latest beta update of the ChatGPT app for Android, the OpenAI-developed chatbot can now replace Gemini as your default digital assistant on Android. If you go through this step, you will then be able to invoke ChatGPT by long-pressing the home button (if you use the three-button navigation bar) or swiping up from either bottom corner (if you use gesture navigation). If you have that setting enabled, you... Read more ›
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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 14S, and it is selling in Central and Eastern Europe. It was introduced as a new device for Czechia and Ukraine, but in reality, it is the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G with a redesigned camera island. The specs sheet is identical to the phone we reviewed over a year ago. There is a Helio G99 chipset, 6.67” AMOLED with 120 Hz refresh rate and... Read more ›
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vivo's upcoming X200 Ultra has been certified by 3C in China, and this has revealed the fact that it supports 100W wired charging. vivo execs have also started to hint at the X200 Ultra, which means the launch is getting quite near. The phone is expected to sport a triple camera setup on the rear, with a 50 MP 35mm main snapper, a 50 MP ultrawide, and a 200 MP... Read more ›
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Samsung was the first smartphone brand to introduce variable aperture cameras with the Galaxy S29 and Galaxy S29+ in 2018. It was retained by the flagships that came later but was dropped with the Galaxy S20 series. However, we could see variable aperture cameras make a comeback on Samsung phones next year with the Galaxy S26 series. [#InlinePriceWidget,8966,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,8967,1#] The word comes from tipster Ice Universe, who said Samsung is... Read more ›
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Oppo A5 and A5 Life (or Vitality edition as the direct translation goes) are set to launch in China next week, on March 18. Both phones are listed on Oppo’s official webshop ahead of their announcement, and tipster @ZionsAnvin also shared some detailed specs for both devices. Oppo A5 (left) and Oppo A5 Vitality Edition (right) Oppo A5 (PKQ110) will feature a 6.7-inch OLED display (FHD+ 120Hz) and an in-screen... Read more ›
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Sony just announced its new display tech that combines proprietary signal processing, individual RGB LED control, and high-density backlight. It's not OLED tech, just so we are on the same page, but Sony argues it's just as good or even better in some aspects. Sony's individual RGB LEDs Sony's setup allows the red, green and blue LEDs to operate separately, which in turn ensures punchy and accurate colors and coverage... Read more ›
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Counterpoint Research published its quarterly insights on smartphone OS usage. The findings indicated that Android continued to dominate globally, followed by iOS in the second position and HarmonyOS in third. The research agency provided some interesting insights for various markets. One region where the data significantly differs is China, where HarmonyOS surpassed iOS, and its growth is expected to continue into 2025. The similar results for both QoQ and YoY... Read more ›
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While iOS 19 is billed as one of the biggest software updates for iPhones in a long while, it will also unlock a new feature on AirPods users. According to a new report from Bloomberg News, Apple will bring live translation capabilities to its wireless earbuds. As per the report, AirPods will now offer the ability to translate in-person conversations, and it will be a collaborative effort working in tandem... Read more ›
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The Realme 14 series comprises four smartphones - Realme 14x, Realme 14 Pro Lite, Realme 14 Pro, and Realme 14 Pro+. These will be soon joined by the Realme 14 5G, whose key specs and design have been revealed by Realme. [#InlinePriceWidget,13586,1#] The Realme 14 5G will come with a Mecha Design, which will be a "stunning blend of futuristic aesthetics and cutting-edge technology." The image shared by Realme reveals... Read more ›
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Belgian police searched the Huawei headquarters in Brussels. Authorities raided 20 additional locations in the Belgian provinces of Flanders and Wallonia, as well as in Portugal, resulting in several arrests, according to prosecutors. A Belgian Prosecutor's Office spokesperson stated that there is "an ongoing investigation into preliminary charges of active corruption, forgery of documents, and money laundering at the European Parliament." The "alleged bribery" is thought to have benefited the... Read more ›
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Oppo is launching the Find X8 Ultra next month, along with two other devices. The Find X8S was previously known as the Find X8 Mini - they are one and the same, with a 6.3-inch screen, the name has been changed in order to get people ready for the fact that the Find X9 will also have a smaller screen than the X8. Then we have the Find X8S+, with... Read more ›
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MediaTek has announced its Dimensity Developer Conference taking place on April 11, just as Digital Chat Station anticipated last week. While the company has refrained from mentioning the much-rumored Dimensity 9400+ chipset in its announcement, it's pretty clear that it will be unveiled on that occasion. That's because MediaTek says a flagship 5G AI chipset will be presented, and what can that be if not the Dimensity 9400+. Plus, the... Read more ›
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As expected, Google is now releasing the third beta of Android 16. With it comes the Platform Stability milestone, and after this there should only be one additional beta release, meant to fix bugs and resolve any outstanding issues. That one will arrive in April, according to Google's timeline which you can see below. The final release of Android 16 is scheduled to land on Google's supported Pixels in the... Read more ›
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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published its final report pertaining to its investigation into mobile browsers and cloud gaming. It finds that "competition between different mobile browsers is not working well, and this is holding back innovation in the UK", according to Margot Daly, Chair of the CMA's independent inquiry group. The next step is already underway - the CMA has opened investigations in January into... Read more ›
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Not long ago a teardown of the Google app revealed an upcoming Gemini model that would use your search history to personalize its output. And today Google has made this official. The new model is called Gemini with personalization, or just "Personalization" in the drop-down model selector in Gemini. It's labeled "experimental" as you'd expect, and is available today to Gemini and Gemini Advanced subscribers on the web. It will... Read more ›
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The Oppo Reno13 series is out and about, so you are probably wondering which one to get. But unlike last year, this year's Oppo Reno13 and the Oppo Reno13 Pro are more different than you'd think. There's a non-trivial price difference too. The Reno13 Pro 256GB is about €150 more expensive than the vanilla Reno13 256GB, while the gap in India is about 12,000. The difference in size and camera... Read more ›
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During this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC), Google announced that it's expanding support of its Android games to PCs running on AMD hardware. Previously, the official Google Play Games app for Windows did not support AMD CPUs and GPUs. Up until now, the app required at least Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, while Nvidia GeForce MX450 was recommended. Now, users with integrated AMD graphics can also enjoy Android games... Read more ›
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Google is expected to make the Pixel 9a official in just a few days, on March 19, with availability following on March 26. As we get closer and closer to its launch, more and more details are starting to appear. Today we have word on a special offer that will be up for grabs in "certain markets" in the Eurozone when you buy the phone from "certain Google partners". It... Read more ›
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Rumors about Microsoft’s handheld gaming Xbox console have been going around for years. Back in November, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirmed the brand was working on a handheld Xbox gaming console and Jason Ronald, who serves as VP of Xbox Gaming Devices, previously talked about plans to bring the best of console and PC together. A new report from The Verge is shedding more light on Microsoft’s handheld Xbox... Read more ›
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