Sony introduced the first two entries in its 2024 smartphone lineup earlier today with the Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI. We already covered all of the launch details and now Sony posted its official promo videos. Kicking things off is the Xperia 1 VI official design video which details the design language of the new Sony flagship alongside its key specs. Next up is the Xperia 1 VI... Read more ›
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Honor announced Android 15 Beta 1 is now available to all developers, willing to test their apps on Honor phones. The early access includes the Magic6 Pro and the foldable Magic V2, which will offer a playground for devs to test their apps' performance on the upcoming Android 15. The new Android 15 will provide greater control in a more secure device environment. The OS has an SDK sandbox, allowing... Read more ›
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Earlier today, Oppo announced the date of the official unveiling of the Reno12 series: May 23. And now the company has started teasing the phones and their alleged AI prowess (since it's 2024, everything has to be AI-infused, seemingly). The Reno12 and Reno12 Pro share their back design, in fact it's hard if not impossible to tell them apart. So, clearly they're in the same series then. "AI camera system"... Read more ›
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The 2024 iPad Pros and iPad Airs are now available in stores in 29 countries and regions. Previously, they were available for pre-order online, but now they are shipping and are also available in brick and mortar stores. Here are the prices for the US. Note that we only listed the Wi-Fi models, there is optional 5G connectivity, which costs $150 more on the iPad Air 11 and 13 and... Read more ›
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The Galaxy Watch is set for a major jump in performance and efficiency, courtesy of a new Exynos W1000 chipset, per a report from Korea. The SoC is reportedly built on Samsung's second-gen 3nm node - the SF3 - and represents a big step forward over the 5nm W930 in the current generation Galaxy Watch5. Moving past Samsung's smartwatch line and looking at Apple - the Exynos W1000 is a... Read more ›
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The Apple Vision Pro, unveiled last June, went on sale in the US in February. Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that the Vision Pro would come to China later this year, but we are yet to get a more definite launch timeframe for it. However, the Vision Pro has been certified by China's 3C along with its battery pack, moving it closer to its China launch. While we await more... Read more ›
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Xiaomi just got its new top-tier Redmi smartphone certified by the 3C. The phone is expected to be called Redmi K70 Ultra, and according to the listing, it will support 120W wired charging. The phone will likely come with Dimensity 9300+, added tipster Digital Chat Station on their Weibo page. The new smartphone has the model designation 2407FRK8EC, suggesting it will arrive in July 2024. It will be compatible with... Read more ›
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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced today that it will completely shut down 3G networks. While TPG Telecom (also known as Vodafone) has already switched off its network, two other carriers are planning to do so in 3.5 months. In a brief statement on its website, the regulator stated that Telstra and Optus will be shutting down their 3G mobile networks in 2024. Telstra is scheduled to... Read more ›
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Following the HMD XR21 rugged smartphone is a new HMD tablet – the HMD T21. And just like the smartphone, this is a rebranded Nokia device – namely the Nokia T21 which launched back in September 2022. Going through the specs of the HMD T21 reveals the exact same details with the only change being Android 13 out of the box. HMD T21 (left) and Nokia T21 (right) Nokia/HMD T21... Read more ›
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MediaTek has refreshed the Dimensity 8200 chipset from late 2022 under the name ‘Dimensity 8250’. The original chip stood out back in its day as it was MediaTek’s first 4nm chipset below the 9000-series. This one is also fabbed on a 4nm TSMC node (N4) and looking at the spec sheets for both the 8200 and 8250, we don’t see much beyond an upgrade in model number. The chip is... Read more ›
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The iQOO Neo 9s Pro will have Dimensity 9300+, the vivo brand recently confirmed. Today we learned the launch date of the new premium smartphone – May 20. The phone will be identical to the Neo9 and Neo9 Pro on the outside, although there is a partnership with the NBA in place for it so we might see an orange leather option inspired by a basketball. The phone images confirm... Read more ›
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This is the Xperia 10 VI, Sony's annual midranger, and on the surface, not much has changed. It follows the blueprint of its predecessor almost to the letter. A mid-sized phone with great battery life, solid multimedia credentials, and the Sony experience for Sony faithful. The Xperia 10 VI is environmentally conscious, which is to say that it ships in a recycled box without any plastic inside, but also sadly... Read more ›
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The Xperia 1 VI may have ditched its 21:9 display, but the Xperia 10 VI is here to continue the trend of tall and narrow Sony phones. The latest Sony midranger brings a few key changes compared to its predecessor including a more capable Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset and 8GB RAM but it loses out on the dedicated telephoto cam. Sony Xperia 10 VI Xperia 10 VI features a... Read more ›
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The Sony Xperia 1 VI is official and it's looking like a welcome refinement of the Xperia 1 V formula. The biggest change is the move away from the staple 4K OLED in its cinema 21:9 aspect ratio and towards a more conventional 19.5:9 1080x2340px panel. The diagonal is still 6.5 inches, but with the new aspect it's actually a slightly larger screen. The display is now brighter too -... Read more ›
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Oppo today announced it will unveil the Reno12 series with Oppo AI in China on May 23 at 4 PM local time. The brand hasn't revealed how many smartphones the lineup will include, but there will be a vanilla and a Pro model for sure. Rumors claim the Oppo Reno12 will be powered by the Dimensity 8250 SoC, while the Reno12 Pro will have the Dimensity 9200+ Star Speed Edition... Read more ›
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While it was originally slated to May 17, the global Sony Xperia event is actually scheduled for May 15 – it starts at 7:00 GMT and you can watch the livestream below. Spoiler alert, based on leaks so far we will see two-thirds of the Mark VI series. There have been leaked renders for the Sony Xperia 1 VI and Xperia 10 VI, the Model 5 will likely be left... Read more ›
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Samsung's Galaxy M35 smartphone gots its page on the Google Play Console, giving us a first look of its design and some specs. The handset will have three cameras on the back and a single selfie shooter at the front, resembling the Galaxy A35. The similarities between the M35 and A35 do not stop here – the listing also revealed the same Exynos 1380 chipset and a 6 GB RAM... Read more ›
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It's been a very Gemini-filled Google I/O conference this year, and Google Photos hasn't escaped Gemini-fication. Google has announced Ask Photos, an "experimental feature" that will be rolling out over the coming months, making it easier for you to get to a specific memory or recall information that's in your gallery. This is powered by Gemini and will help you find what you need without scrolling through many pages of... Read more ›
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At its I/O conference today, Google has unveiled a new feature for Circle to Search. It can now help students with homework. When a student circles a prompt they're stuck on, they will receive step by step instructions to solve "a range of physics and math word problems without leaving their digital info sheet or syllabus". And "later this year" Circle to Search will be able to help solve more... Read more ›
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