The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is coming soon and apparently, it’s not pursuing Qualcomm in brute core power. The new SoC won’t bet on the ARM ...
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Both of Google's newest Pixel smartphones have now passed through our labs and been put through the paces of our testing procedures. Last week, we outed the video review for the Pixel 7 Pro, and today it's time to do the same for its smaller sibling, the Pixel 7. Following up our comprehensive, in-depth written review, is, as usual, our concise video review, in which we try to condense all of the essential information about the device in a sweet and short ten-minute video. If that sounds enticing to you, and we obviously think it should, then check it out below. As always,...
Enlarge / The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2021. (credit: Samuel Axon)
For months, there have been rumors that Apple would launch new, M2-based Macs—specifically MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with new M2 Pro or M2 Max chips—sometime before the end of this year. But now two usually reliable insiders and Apple CEO Tim Cook are signaling that those new computers will arrive sometime in early March instead.
During a recent call with investors last week, Cook began a sentence with "as we approach the holiday season, with our product lineup set," suggesting that there will be no new hardware announcements from Apple in 2022.
Further, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo tweeted several weeks back that he expects the new MacBook Pro models in early 2023.
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South Korean manufacturing giant, Samsung, is developing a new wireless charging pad. This device may be available around the launch of the Galaxy S23 early next ...
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Instagram users are having a bad day. It’s a worldwide failure of Meta’s photo and video focused social network. The issues arise when logging in, ...
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Samsung already revealed the stable One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy S22 series flagships with Android 13. Shortly after, the company revealed when exactly ...
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Realme recently confirmed that the Realme 10 series will launch in November. This may indicate the Chinese release, but the device may also appear in ...
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vivo hosted its first-ever Tech Day event in India recently at the National Stadium, New Delhi, where it talked about 5G, its collaboration with ZEISS for the X80 series, and the V1+ imaging chip. The company also showcased pattern-creating and dual-color changing design technologies that haven't been launched in the market yet. While not quite new, one of the devices at the vivo Tech Day was the vivo X Fold, which was unveiled in April and is still only available in China. We had the chance to attend the event and spend some time with the vivo X Fold, so here are some impressions of vivo's...
Elon Musk have finally taken over Twitter and right after taking over, a lot of Twitter top executives lost their jobs. This shows that he ...
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Netflix has had some ups and downs with respect to its subscribers. Early this year, the streaming platform recently lost millions of subscribers. However, in ...
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According to recent reports, there is a sharp decline in demand for personal computers. That’s a tendency that has been growing in the past few ...
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Meta, Facebook’s parent company is facing serious problems in the advertising market, competition from other platforms, and the huge investment in the metaverse has a ...
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Google has been doing quiet Chrome OS releases in the past couple of months but the latest version 107 seems to be a bigger deal than usual as it brings a couple of new features. More precisely, expands the currently available ones. The biggest new addition is the ability to save Desks. You can "Save desk for later" from the Overview screen with just a click of a button. You can assign a name, see the creation date and have a quick glance at the icons. New Desks features Closing open desks from the Overview menu is now easier and a brief "Undo" prompt pops-up in case you closed...
Few days ago, there were reports that the Competition Commission of India has places about $113 million fine on Google. This was due to antitrust ...
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Xiaomi’s Redmi has just unveiled the Redmi Note 12 series with a total of four devices – vanilla, Pro, Pro+ model, and a fancy Explorer ...
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Samsung is known for its multiple partnerships and special editions for its popular phones. The foldables have been a recurring target of this partnership strategy. ...
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The Chinese smartphone market is the biggest one in the world and according to IDathe steady decline trend continues throughout Q3 this year. Total shipments fell 11% year-over-year with 71.3 million units sold. However, the premium segment sees a modest 1.9% increase for the same period, taking a 22.4% share. The top five companies selling smartphones in the country are vivo, Honor, Oppo, Apple and Xiaomi. As you can see, Apple is the only non-Chinese company on the list. But despite vivo's impressive performance, the company's sales are down more than 20% year-over-year. Vivo's...
Realme has just recently confirmed that it's launching the 10 series in November, and today a new rumor claims the first sale will happen on the very first day of the month. Apparently, the Realme 10 4G will be available in "select markets" starting on November 1, in three storage options, with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. Its price is expected to be around $190-210. The Realme 10 4G will allegedly be offered in pink, gray, and blue. The phone comes with a side-mounged fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button, a tiny left-aligned hole-punch selfie camera,...
Enlarge / The power adapter for the RTX 4090 feeds four 8-pin power connectors into a single 12VHPWR connector. (credit: Sam Machkovech)
Earlier this week, a couple of Reddit users reported that the power connectors for their expensive new Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs had partially melted and that Nvidia was looking into the issue. Since then, at least nine additional Reddit users have posted about the same problem with the 16-pin power connector (a thread collecting all information on the problem is here).
Igor Wallossek of the German-language hardware site Igor's Lab has also performed additional testing, and said that the power adapter cable (rather than the GPUs or the 12VHPWR connector) may be to blame for the problems. The adapter, which is apparently manufactured by a company called Astron and was provided by Nvidia to all of its board partners, uses "a total of four thick 14AWG wires distributed over a total of six contacts," with a thin solder base that Wallossek says can be damaged easily when the cables are moved or bent.
The solder inside of Nvidia's power adapter cable can be damaged if the cables are moved or bent too much. (credit: Igor's Lab)
"If, in the worst case, the two outer wires break off, the entire current in the middle flows through the remaining two wires," Wallossek wrote. "The fact that this then becomes really hot does not have to be explained separately."
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The US Government has been in a strong campaign against Huawei since the Trump administration. The President changed but not much has changed in the ...
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The Motorola Moto X30 (which launched as the Edge 30 Pro globally after slight modifications) has a flat display, the Moto X30 Pro (aka Edge 30 Ultra) had a dual-curved display. Things may get curvier in the next generation as China’s MIIT just posted images of the XT2301-5, which some suspect is the Motorola Moto X40. Not the X40 Pro, the vanilla model. That said, the square camera island and curved display do make it look more like the current Pro. But notice the reflections, the display is actually curved on all four sides. The Chinese authorities have not published additional...
Enlarge / Let's see, you landed on my "Google Ads" space, and with three houses... that will be $1,400. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Hasbro)
Can Android manufacturers ship devices that run Android forks? That's a tough and scary question for OEMs to ask, and Google has probably liked it that way. The contracts Android OEMs sign with Google—which are needed to license the Play Store and other Google apps—says, flatly, "no forks." Google says forking Android would damage the Android ecosystem, so OEMs must pledge to never be involved in the production of a device that runs a fork of Android. Some regulatory bodies—namely in the EU—have ruled that the "no forks" clause of the Android contract is not legal and that Google can't punish OEMs that stray outside the walled garden. The EU doesn't control the whole world, though, so while Google can't punish manufacturers inside the EU, what happens in the rest of the world?
Google's anti-fork clause has always been a big problem for Amazon, whose Fire OS is the No. 1 Android fork out there. With most of the major tech manufacturers somehow involved in producing Android phones, tablets, TVs, laptops, cars, or watches, Amazon has always had to claw and scrape to find someone willing to make Fire devices. Amazon complained about this to the Competition Commission of India last week, saying, "At least seven OEMs have indicated that their ability to enter into a manufacturing relationship of this kind with Amazon is either blocked entirely or significantly limited (e.g., in terms of geographic scope) by their contractual commitments to Google." India is Android's biggest market, so any rulings there will be worth paying attention to.
TCL's new TV runs Amazon's Fire OS, an Android fork. (credit: TCL)
A new report from Protocol's Janko Roettgers says that Google is caving on this restriction, at least for televisions. The report says that Google and Amazon have "struck a deal" allowing Android manufacturers to make TVs that run Fire TV OS, and that TCL, Xiaomi, and Hisense will offer products in both ecosystems. TCL has already announced the lovingly named "CF63K Fire TV series" of televisions—4K, 60 Hz Fire TV displays with Amazon Alexa. The company also makes sets with Android TV and Roku software. Xiaomi, a stalwart Android OEM, also announced a Fire TV set this May.
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Motorola's ever-increasing roster of smartphones is about to get even bulkier, since the company is apparently planning on launching the Moto G Play (2022) at some point in the near future. The handset has been leaked today, complete with the images you see below and a full rundown of its most important specs. It comes with a 6.5-inch 720x1600 IPS LCD touchscreen, the MediaTek Helio G37 SoC at the helm, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 10W charging. On the back there's a 16 MP main camera flanked by a 2 MP macro shooter and a 2 MP depth...
Enlarge / The 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon)
Citing a person familiar with the matter, The Information reports Apple plans to release a 16-inch model of the iPad Pro. Apple hopes to launch the product in the fourth quarter of next year—likely around the same time in 2023 that the M2 iPad Pro launched in 2022.
In our estimation, a 16-inch iPad Pro would probably be targeted specifically to creative professionals, and would probably not be a mass-market product in the same way as other iPad models are. Think of it like the Mac Pro or Pro Display XDR—a specialized product for a narrow but important audience.
The target buyers might use the new 16-inch tablet with the Apple Pencil for a larger working canvas in apps like Procreate, Affinity Designer, Adobe Illustrator, and so on.
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As expected, Xiaomi’s Redmi is closing October with style. The company is unveiling its 12th generation of the Redmi Note series. The best-selling smartphone lineup ...
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Recently Apple increased the ad space in its App Store in pursuit of bigger revenues from advertisement, but that backfired in more than one way. There was a public outcry shortly after as some of those ad slots were purchased by gambling services. This puts some sensitive users trying to battle gambling addiction in a tough spot or at least that's the main argument users are uniting around on the internet. In response Apple came out with a statement that it's pausing the advertisement of such apps. However, Apple's decision doesn't sound very permanent. It hasn't clarified how...
Xiaomi will unveil the highly-anticipated Redmi Note 12 series in China on October 27. In addition to the new phones, the company will also reveal ...
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Samsung evolved from one of the worst companies in terms of software updates to the best. Nowadays, the company is among the best when it ...
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Enlarge / The Surface Duo 2 running Android 12L. (credit: Microsoft)
Microsoft is still struggling to learn what exactly it takes to be a successful Android manufactuer. The company's first self-branded Android phones, the dual-screened Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2, have tried to resurrect Microsoft's mobile ambitions after the death of Windows Phone. They leave a lot to be desired, though, and the first version went through some embarrassing fire sales. An ongoing knock against the devices has also been Microsoft's very slow OS updates. Unlike, say, Windows and Windows Update, Google's expensive and labor-intensive Android update process puts the responsibility for updates on the hardware seller, and a big part of being a good Android OEM is how quickly you can navigate this complicated process. Microsoft is proving to not be good at this.
This week, Microsoft announced the Surface Duo and Surface Duo 2 are finally getting Android 12L, an OS update that came out in March. That puts that company at a more than seven-month update time, which is worst-in-class for a flagship device, especially for one costing the $1,499 Microsoft is charging for the Duo 2. The company took a prolonged 14 months to ship Android 11 to the Surface Duo, so at least it's improving!
New for Android 12L: Click pen, get pen menu. (credit: Microsoft)
Android 12L features a bunch of changes aimed at big-screen tablet devices, but the awkward in-betweener Surface Duo seems to settle on the phone interface. The dual-pane notification panel isn't here, nor is the (ironically very Windows 11-like) taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
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Realme's upcoming 10 series devices have started leaking a lot lately, signifying that we're getting really close to their official unveiling. And sure enough, the company has confirmed today that we should expect the announcement to happen at some point next month. Realme has also started the teaser campaign for the 10 series in earnest, revealing that the three focus points or "leap-forward technologies" for the devices and for their price range are going to be performance, design, and display. The 3 major leap-forward technologies are Performance, Design & Display 🤓 Did you get them...
Enlarge / Google's personal information removal tool is available to more people lately, allowing you to at least attempt to have your physical or email address, phone number, or other identifying information removed from search results.
Google has been pushing out a tool for removing personally identifiable information—or doxxing content—from its search results. It's a notable step for a firm that has long resisted individual moderation of search content, outside of broadly harmful or copyright-violating material. But whether it works for you or not depends on many factors.
As with almost all Google features and products, you may not immediately have access to Google's new removal process. If you do, though, you should be able to click the three dots next to a web search result (while signed in), or in a Google mobile app, to pull up "About this result." Among the options you can click at the bottom of a pop-up are "Remove result." Take note, though, that this button is much more intent than immediate action—Google suggests a response time of "a few days."
Google's blog post about this tool, updated in late September, notes that "Starting early next year," you can request regular alerts for when your personal identifying information (PII) appears in new search results, allowing for quicker reporting and potential removal.
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Motorola launched the third edition of their Flip phone; the Motorola Razr 2022 earlier this year. However, the company only made the device available to ...
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Microsoft had a rough entrance in the “Android smartphone” segment with the Surface Duo. Is it a bird? a Windows Phone? No! It’s a dual-screen ...
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Apple launched a bunch of new products this year and it’s almost done with its software and hardware releases. Now, the company starts to shift ...
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This Halloween, trick-or-treaters can fill their bags with more than free candy. BLUETTI, as a portable power station leader, decided to give us a “Boo” ...
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In the near future, OPPO’s sub-brand will release a new low-end smartphone in China. Well, initially, the phone will land in China. But we guess, ...
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Many decades ago, the British were the hub of car manufacturing. However, over many decades, the British car industry has been declining. There are many ...
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Enlarge / Out of the case and ready to demo.
Even virtual reality's biggest boosters may hesitate at the idea of spending nearly $1,500 for the Meta Quest Pro without trying it first. Fortunately, a retail partnership means that people can try the upcoming Quest Pro at select Best Buy locations during weekend demos.
After checking out one of those demos, though, we came away largely unimpressed with our first impressions. Even if the Quest Pro's new features end up justifying its massive price (and more time with a retail unit later this week should help answer that question fully), our retail demo did not put Meta's best foot forward.
Upon entering Best Buy in Columbia, Maryland, on Sunday, I didn't find any signage suggesting that there was any special VR demo going on inside the store. Instead, I had to search the aisles until I found a lonely Quest display in an unloved back corner of the store, complete with a Quest 2 and Quest Pro under glass. Nearby, a demo staffer leaned on a counter playing with his phone next to a demo unit in a charging stand. When I approached, he said I was the first person all weekend who had expressed any interest in a demo (though one more came to see what it was about while I was in the headset).
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Just as it had promised last week, today Apple released the latest versions of its various operating systems. iPadOS 16 is the star of the show, since the currently rolling out 16.1 version is the first iPadOS 16.x iteration we've seen so far, as the initial release got skipped last month. And just as rumors had anticipated, the version numbers for the company's mobile operating systems are back in sync, with today's outing of iPadOS 16.1 alongside iOS 16.1. Stage Manager The new iPadOS build comes with the revamped multitasking experience called Stage Manager (only on iPad Pro...
Most of today’s rugged smartphones can look really, really “rugged” and are as bulky as a rock. The truth is though, that while many consumers ...
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Cubot officially launched two new phone models today. And true to the previously released news, these 2 phones are completely different types of phones. Providing ...
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The Google Pixel 7 Pro extended its reign in our trending chart to three consecutive weeks, but the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has closed the gap and we might see a change next time around. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra has gained another spot, pushing the Xiaomi 12T Pro out of the podium places. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is another phone on the rise, taking fifth as the aging iPhone XR and iPhone X follow it. The Google Pixel 7 finds itself all the way down in eight spot, while the Redmi Note 11 retains the ninth position. The Samsung Galaxy S22 was 10th last week, but this time it's...
In the 5G era, there are a couple of new terms that need explanation. The 5G network is more advanced and complex that its predecessor, ...
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Sony's ridiculously named WH-1000X series has been a massive success. The original model launched back in 2016 and had the uphill battle of going against the industry standard that was Bose. While the first model showed promise, it was the relentless iterations over the years that solidified Sony's position in the segment and helped it take the crown for the most effective noise cancellation on the market. It's been several years since and the market has matured quite a bit. The latest generation WH-1000XM5 enters a more crowded arena, with the likes of Bose, Apple, Sennheiser, Beats,...
