Poco X5 has all of its specs leaked, won't be launched in India

Yesterday Poco India officially announced that the Poco X5 Pro will be launching in the country on February 6. Missing from that reveal was any mention of the non-Pro Poco X5, and according to a new leak today, that's for good reason. It turns out that the Poco X5 won't be launching in India alongside its Pro sibling. Instead, we'll see the X5 in Europe. So now the question is - will the X5 Pro be available in Europe too, or just India? There's no answer to this yet, but at the rate the leaks are going we'll surely find out in a few days at most. Exclusive: POCO X5 5G marketing material...

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Spotify had a record 205 million premium subscribers at the end of 2022

Spotify posted its financial report for the final quarter of 2022 and there is some good news and some bad news. First, the good news. It beat expectations and had 205 million paying subscribers at the end of the year, making it the first streaming service to cross the 200 million mark. Its monthly active users (MAU) reached 489 million, this includes the subscribers using the ad-supported tier. For comparison, Spotify had 195 million premium tier subscribers at the end of Q3 last year and 456 million MAU. The addition of 33 million MAU was Spotify’s largest-ever Q4 growth. Now for...

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Sony solves PlayStation 5 supply issues ahead of PSVR2 launch

Sony is preparing to launch its second generation VR headset on February 22 and an important part of those preparations is announcing that the PlayStation 5 supply issues are finally over. Fans in the US, UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg can pick up a PS5 online from direct.playstation.com, which also offers games and accessories like the newly launched DualSense Edge controller. This site also has pre-orders for the PSVR2 headset and the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle. Of course, the PlayStaion is available through select retailers as...

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Manu Kumar Jain leaves Xiaomi

Manu Kumar Jain left Xiaomi, revealed the now-former executive on Twitter. He served the tech company for 9 years and played an integral role in Xiaomi’s rise in India as a leader of the company's operations in the Asian country. In a long letter, Jain revealed he would take some time off before taking on his new professional challenge, ideally in a new industry. Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi Global VP Manu Kumar Jain vacated his position as Global VP at Xiaomi, although his name was lately linked with breaching India’s foreign exchange laws. India’s Enforcement Directorate is looking...

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Report: the US is tightening export restrictions to Huawei, targeting 4G and Wi-Fi 6 tech

In 2019 the US placed Huawei on a trade blacklist, which meant that US companies required a special license to continue trading. Licenses were granted to the likes of AMD, Intel and Qualcomm, the latter was allowed to ship 4G-only chipsets (which we have seen in recent Huawei P and Mate series models). Licenses continued to be granted during the early days of President Biden’s administration, but insiders now say that the US is looking to expand the list of banned items. The new additions are said to include 4G tech, Wi-Fi 6 and 7, tech related to artificial intelligence as well as...

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Samsung posts record revenue in 2022, but dwindling profits

Samsung published its financial results for the final quarter of 2022 and the fiscal year, and once again, it managed to reach record revenue for the full 12 months - KRW 302.23 trillion (about $244 billion). This is an 8% increase compared with 2021; however, operating profit was KRW 43.38 trillion, 15% less than it was the previous year. The Q4 period was underwhelming for the Korean company, as it recorded a decline in sales in virtually all divisions because of weak demand caused by the global economic slowdown. The Mobile Experience (MX) division saw a 9% YoY decline in...

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OnePlus Buds Ace will have ANC, 36 hours battery life, will be unveiled on February 7

On February 7 OnePlus will be unveiling new products on two fronts. Globally it will release the OnePlus 11, the 11R, its first ever tablet and more. In China it will introduce the OnePlus Ace 2 (thought to be identical to the 11R) and the OnePlus Buds Ace. The company has already confirmed certain details for the two new devices slated for China. The Buds Ace will boast 36 hours of total battery life (buds + case). That’s 6 more than the Nord Buds, which have a similar design. Also, the Ace buds will have much improved fast charging – a quick 5 minute top up will be enough for 10...

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Nothing Phone (2) coming to US this year, says CEO Carl Pei

“We decided to make the U.S. our No. 1 priority in terms of markets,” said Nothing CEO Carl Pei in an interview with Inverse. This won’t happen with the Phone (1), it’s just not built with support for bands used by US carriers (you can get one for $300, but it’s intended as a beta test). It will be the Nothing Phone (2), coming in late 2023, that targets the US market specifically. Nothing sells its TWS buds in the US, in fact, the US accounts for a third of all sales. Pei sees this as a sign that the Phone (2) will see a similar success in the new market. The new model will be more...

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Galaxy S23 pre-booking campaign in the US closes in 2 days, last chance for up to $100 credit

Three weeks ago Samsung US kicked off a pre-booking campaign for the Galaxy S23 flagships and the Galaxy Book3 laptops. This campaign is almost over – there are only 2 days left – which means that this is your last chance to secure $50 or $100 in Samsung Credit. The so-called “reservation” is really just an email reminder with a prize attached. You need to enter your name and email (optionally your phone number too) and wait. Once you get the email, pre-ordering a phone and/or laptop will get you that Credit. If you change your mind, then just ignore the email (you won’t get the credit,...

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128GB Samsung Galaxy S23 to use slower UFS 3.1 storage

As the future Galaxy S23 series approaches, the vanilla Galaxy S23 is set to keep one foot in the past – it will launch with 128GB base storage. Leakster Ice Universe brings some more bad news for would-be S23 buyers, apparently the 128GB version will use the older UFS 3.1 storage format. The higher 256GB version will utilize the new, faster, more efficient UFS 4.0 and at least at launch it will be available at the same price as the 128GB model. According to Ice, Samsung has not manufactured 128GB UFS 4.0 packages, only 256GB and above. Right now it seems that only Japanese rival Kioxia...

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Honor confirms MWC event on February 27 for Magic 5 series, Magic Vs global launch

As anticipated, Honor scheduled an event on February 27 during MWC in Barcelona. The company confirmed it will launch the Magic5 series and finally bring the Magic Vs to the global scene. The arrival of the foldable is hardly a surprise, as Tony Ran, President of Honor EU, already promised in an interview the phone will arrive in the first quarter of 2023. The event will begin at 13:30 CET and will be available to follow online. We’ll also have boots on the ground to prepare hands-on impressions on the Magic5 devices as soon as the launch ends. We already handled The Magic Vs after its...

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Samsung One UI 5.1 features leak ahead of Galaxy S23 launch

As if the Samsung Galaxy S23 series leaks so far weren’t detailed enough, we now have a fresh new one about One UI 5.1 and all the new features coming alongside it. WinFuture posted a detailed changelog of the new Samsung OS which will be based on Android 13 just like One UI 5.0. Based on the provided list of new features, One UI 5.1 will be a minor update over the current version, focusing on adding useful tweaks and customization options. Samsung’s new OS will launch on the Galaxy S23 series and later arrive to older models. Samsung One UI 5.1 new features (machine translated from...

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OnePlus Ace 2 is launching on February 7 in China

OnePlus is having a big event on February 7 in New Delhi, India, where we expect to see the global versions of the OnePlus 11, and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. It will also be the landing stage for the first OnePlus Keyboard, OnePlus Pad tablet, new OnePlus TV Q2 Pro in several sizes, and the OnePlus 11R smartphone. At a separate event in China, OnePlus is launching the OnePlus Ace 2 smartphone, which will be the 11R version for the domestic market with minor software tweaks. OnePlus Ace 2 official renders The OnePlus 11R and OnePlus Ace 2 have the same camera design on the back...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 4

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra kept its spot on top of our trending chart ahead of the Unpacked event that is taking place on Wednesday. It's joined on the podium by the entry level Galaxy A14 and another yet-to-be announced phone, the Poco X5 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra takes the fourth spot, while the Galaxy A53 makes it four smartphones by the Korean company among the top 5 most frequently checked in our database. A couple of iPhones follow with the long-in-the tooth iPhone XR surprisingly edging the current flagship iPhone 14 Pro Max for the sixth positions. Behind those two...

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Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8 review

Introduction Acefast isn’t a name you hear often in the wireless earbuds market but its latest TWS earbuds bring a flashy transparent design, an LED display on the case and six bold color options which piqued our attention. The Acefast Crystal (2) Earbuds T8 are in for review and we’ll be taking a detailed look into what they offer. Acefast T8 certainly stand out in terms of design and they offer some neat bundled accessories. They feature Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, 10mm drivers and support the SBS and AAC audio codecs. The battery life is rated at up to 30 hours of use with the...

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Week 4 in review: Galaxy S23 series prices revealed, camera samples arrive

Next week we'll finally witness the unveiling of the Galaxy S23 series alongside the Galaxy Book3 laptops. But for now, it's back to regular leaks as we recap the last week's stories. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra will all be slightly more expensive than their predecessors were (only the Galaxy S23+' starting Indian price is lower than last year's S22+ was but that's unofficial). We saw an unboxing of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, which only reaffirmed what we already knew - the phone comes without a charger or cable. We also got some camera samples, showcasing the Night...

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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from Germany, the UK, the US and India

January is an interesting time in the smartphone world – the first next-gen flagships are just starting to hit the market, others are yet to come. And with their replacements months (or even weeks) away, older flagship and premium phones are about as cheap as they are going to get while still being somewhat current. We have picked out deals from several regions, and included some tablet, smartwatch and headset offers too. Use the links below to jump to your region: Germany The UK USA India Germany The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max will probably never see a...

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Samsung's Galaxy S23 Unpacked - what to expect

Samsung's first Unpacked event for 2023 is nearly upon us and despite the myriad of leaks that have taken most of the curiosity away from us, it's still one of the most important events the year. So let's summarize all of the leaks to get a better idea of what we expect. Galaxy S23 series We'll see the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with the S23 and S23+, and likely some new laptops. It's very unlikely we'll see new tablets, and extremely unlikely for any smartwatch and headphone announcements. The Galaxy S23 Ultra will carry on the design of its predecessor, but it will come in...

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Weekly poll results: Wired charging needs to be super fast, wireless not so much

After we posted last week’s poll about smartphone charging speeds, we kept an eye on it. After a few hours the 15-30 minutes and 30-45 minutes options were evenly matched, both outpacing the other answers in the poll. But then things started to turn. In a surprising result the poll ended with the 15 minutes or less option on top and by quite a margin too. People have really warmed up to fast charging. The 15-30 and 30-45 minute answers are still evenly matched, but they fell well behind the super fast option. As usual there were concerns about the negative effects on battery longevity...

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Flashback: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite punched above its weight

By early 2020 the Galaxy S10 series was preparing to retire. A year earlier it had introduced the world’s first 5G phone and brought the surprisingly popular S10e model along with the usual S10 vanilla and plus phones. But there was just enough time for one last hurrah before the S20 series launched in February. The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite was announced in early February 2020 and went on sale a month later, just days before the official introduction of the S20 models. In some ways it was a prototype for the Galaxy S20 FE – it used older but still premium hardware and it cost less than the...

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Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4 are receiving Android 13-based MIUI 14

Xiaomi has released Android 13-based MIUI 14 stable update for the Xiaomi 11T and Poco F4. The update for the 11T comes with firmware version MIUI 14.0.3.0 TKWMIXM, whereas the update for Poco F4 has firmware MIUI 14.2.0 TLMEUXM. Both require a download of about 3.5GB. However, the MIUI 14 rollout is currently exclusive to users enrolled in the Mi Pilot program. And while the update is seeding for the 11T globally, its rollout for the Poco F4 is limited to Europe. MIUI 14 for Xiaomi 11T • MIUI 14 for Poco F4 The update comes with the December 2022 Android security patch and the...

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Coca-Cola Phone could be a special edition Realme 10 Pro

We've been hearing about a Coca-Cola-branded smartphone for the past few days, which was expected to be a special edition Realme 10 or 10 Pro given its resemblance to these smartphones and Realme teasing a collaboration with Coca-Cola. Now a tweet by Realme VP Mr. Madhav Sheth suggests the Coca-Cola Phone (not the confirmed name) will be a special edition Realme 10 Pro. Sheth posted a photo (attached below) of the Realme 10 Pro's Hyperspace Gold version with a reflection of a Coca-Cola can on its rear panel, suggesting the Coca-Cola Phone will be a special edition Realme 10...

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Oppo Reno8 T 4G Sunset Orange model poses for the camera, revealing key specs

Oppo will launch the Reno8 T 4G in the Philippines on February 8, and we already know what it looks like since Oppo has listed it on its online store. The company hasn't divulged the Reno8 T 4G's specs, but rumors claim it will be powered by the Helio G99 SoC. And we can confirm that Reno8 T 4G will have the Helio G99 chip at the helm, thanks to live images of the smartphone we received from an anonymous tipster. We received three pictures, one of which shows us the "About device" screen of the Reno8 T 4G (CPH2481), displaying the smartphone's specs: Helio G99 SoC, 6.43" screen, and...

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OnePlus 11R confirmed to have Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 at the helm

OnePlus is having a big event on February 7, where it will launch the OnePlus 11 and Buds Pro 2 for the global markets in addition to unveiling new products. One of them is the OnePlus 11R which is officially confirmed to have the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC at the helm. The next generation of power is here. It's time to get ready for a new way to experience the #ShapeofPower with the all-new #OnePlus11R 5G.— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) January 27, 2023 OnePlus hasn't divulged any other specs of the OnePlus 11R yet, but rumors claim the smartphone will come with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB...

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Samsung Galaxy S23 series German pricing leaks

Just a few days ago we got some detailed pricing info for the Galaxy S23 series in Germany and Spain, WinFuture is here with some more finalized sums for the German market. Based on the latest info, the entry-level Galaxy S23 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will start at €949 while the 256GB S23 model will go for €1,009. These sums are €10 less than the alleged Spanish pricing. Galaxy S23+ will start at €1,199 in its 8/256GB trim while the 8/512GB model will go for €1,319. The 8/256GB Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at €1,399 while the 12/512GB model will go for €1,579. ...

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Google brings locking Incognito tabs on Chrome for Android

Google shared some tips on staying safe on Chrome for Data Privacy Day, which is tomorrow, January 28. It also revealed Chrome for Android is getting a new feature, allowing you to lock Incognito tabs when you leave the app. A new privacy setting lets you unlock these tabs with a screen lock, be it with biometric info, PIN or pattern. Chrome for Android screenshots The feature is pretty straightforward. When Chrome is opened, and you want to use the Incognito tabs after the phone was locked, there will be a prompt on the screen to use your preferred screen unlock method and...

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Images of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, Book3 Pro, and Book3 Pro 360 laptops surface

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book3 series of laptops will arrive alongside the Galaxy S23 series at the company's February 1 Unpacked event, and it's shaping to be an equally exciting lineup. Now we can add some finishing touches thanks to these leaked high-quality renders. They're of the Galaxy Book3 360, the Galaxy Book3 Pro, and the Galaxy Book3 Pro 360. We still don't have high-quality images of the range-topping Galaxy Book3 Ultra. All three models will have 2880x1800px (16:10) Super AMOLED touchscreen displays, backlit keyboards, Intel's 13th-gen processors, allowing for two...

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Apple reportedly halts in-house Wi-Fi chip project

Apple is in a battle to reduce its reliance on third-party suppliers by taking component manufacturing in-house. Just as it did with its A-series mobile chipsets and M-series SoCs, Cupertino is rumored to bring wireless chips, 5G modems and even display production for its iPhones, Apple Watches and Macs in-house. The latest semiconductor survey from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple will backtrack on its Wi-Fi chip development and will continue to rely on Broadcom as its key supplier. Apple is devoting most of its IC design resources to its chipset development. Kuo also mentions that...

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Japan and Netherlands are joining the US in chip restrictions on China

Japan and the Netherlands will join the United States in imposing chip bans on China, Bloomberg revealed in a report. The goal is to “undercut Beijing’s ambition to build its own domestic chip capabilities”, according to people aware of the situation. The Dutch company ASML Holding HV will be prevented from transferring deep ultraviolet lithography machines used for chip manufacture, and similar restrictions will be imposed on the Japanese Nikon Corp. The joint effort is an expansion on US President Joe Biden’s agenda to limit China’s ability to manufacture and develop its own...

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Here's our first official look at the OnePlus Pad in Halo Green color

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Pad at its February 7 event, where it will also introduce the OnePlus 11R 5G, OnePlus Keyboard, and OnePlus TV 65" Q2 Pro. OnePlus hasn't detailed the OnePlus Pad's specs sheet yet, but the company has shared the slate's image on its Indian website, giving us our first official look at the tablet while also corroborating previously leaked renders. You can see the OnePlus Pad has a selfie camera built into the bezel above the display, and on the rear is a center-aligned camera joined by LED flash, below which is the OnePlus logo. The OnePlus Pad was expected...

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Samsung Galaxy A54 battery capacity and charging speed revealed by FCC

Samsung's Galaxy A54 is just around the corner and the phone was just certified by the FCC. The listing, published by the US regulator, revealed that an SM-A546E will have a battery with a minimal capacity of 4,905 mAh and support 25W fast charging. Samsung Galaxy A54 renders The Samsung Galaxy A54 is likely to have at least 5,000 mAh capacity, although previous rumors suggested a slight increase to 5,100 mAh. The FCC filing revealed it could be charged with a Samsung EP-TA800 adapter, which is a 25W Power Delivery USB-C charger, but we doubt it will ship in the retail...

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Samsung.com reveals Galaxy S23 series pre-order period and perks

Current expectations are that Samsung will raise the prices of the Galaxy S23 series in Europe (compared to last year's S22 models). The company is also preparing to soften the blow with the usual discounts. It turns out that someone updated the fine print on the Samsung UK Business portal with details on the S23 pre-order, even though the page is still showing the current S22 phones. Again, this is the business portal, so the 10% off from #4 probably doesn’t apply to you. There could be similar discounts for individuals, though. #6 is where it gets interesting – the Galaxy S23 series...

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Oppo Reno8 T officially launching on February 8

Oppo revealed the Reno8 T series is coming soon, and today we have the official launch date. The new midranger is launching on February 8 in the Philippines, and according to the official poster, the Pacific country is getting it in two colors - Black and Leather Orange. Oppo is expected to launch the Reno8 T with 5G and the Snapdragon 695 chipset, but some markets will be getting an LTE version with a Helio G99 chipset. One of the phones is coming with a 108MP camera, and by the looks of it, the Philippines are getting the other one, which is said to be the 4G option. Oppo...

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Coca-Cola Phone leaks, but its maker is a mystery

In what might be the latest addition to the “weird phones from unexpected brands” list, Coca-Cola appears to be readying a new partnership with an established smartphone maker. A render for the Cola phone has spread online revealing a dual camera setup and the iconic fizzy drink company logo and red color. Cola phone render There’s an actual Colaphone Global Twitter account which follows a total of 8 other accounts that are all smartphone brands. One of the rumored possibilities is that the Cola phone will be a rebranded Realme 10 series device with a strong chance of it being the...

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Infinix brings Note 12i to India, sales begin on January 30

Infinix announced the Note 12i 2022 over three months ago, and the phone finally reached India, one of the company’s major markets. The phone is up on Flipkart and will be on sale starting Monday, January 30. The Infinix Note 12i comes with a 6.7” AMOLED with 90Hz refresh rate, while the fingerprint scanner is on the side, embedded in the power key. India is getting just one memory option - 4/64 GB but at least there is a dedicated micro SD slot for adding more storage. The key selling points Infinix uses for the Note 12i are the 50MP main camera and the 5,000 mAh battery with 33W...

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Carrier-locked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 is receiving Android 13-based One UI 5.0 update in the US

The Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable update released for the international Galaxy Z Fold2 two months ago and the unlocked units in the US last month is now rolling out for the carrier-locked Galaxy Z Fold2 in the US. The update is seeding for the Galaxy Z Fold2 units locked to T-Mobile and Sprint's networks in the US, and the rollout could expand to devices on other carriers soon. If you own a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 locked to T-Mobile or Sprint's network, you'll receive One UI 5.0 with firmware version F916USQU2IVK5. It comes with the usual One UI 5.0 goodies and the November 2022...

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Google will allow third-party billing services for apps and games on the Play Store in India

Last year the Competition Commission of India (CCI) slapped Google with a fine for restricting third-party payment services and was investigating the company for other anti-competitive behavior too. After Google's recent plea to the Supreme Court to block CCI’s orders was rejected, the company has to change its agreements with phone makers and loosen the rules for users. Starting next month Android users in India will be able to use third-party billing services for apps and games. They will also be able to choose a different default search engine using a choice screen during setup. These...

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro specs reveal bigger screens, same light body

The Samsung Unpacked event on February 1 is expected to be the stage for the upcoming Galaxy S23 smartphones, but also the new Galaxy Book3 laptops. We expect a mighty Galaxy Book3 Ultra and at least two Galaxy Book3 Pro notebooks. Leaked specs of the Pro revealed Samsung is increasing the AMOLED panel size and we will see 14” and 16” variants, instead of the Full HD panels with 13.3” and 15.6” diagonals. However, this will affect only the height of the panel and not the width, and the resolution will now be WQXGA+ with a squarer 16:10 ratio. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro The Galaxy...

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Poco X5 Pro leaks with Snapdragon 778G, vanilla X5 with Snapdragon 695 follows

A week ago the upcoming Poco X5 was spotted in the hands of a cricket star, but did you know that there is a Pro version on the way as well? That was news to us too, but a European retailer already list the device as “coming soon” and has posted an almost complete specs sheet. The Xiaomi Poco X5 Pro has a 6.67” AMOLED display with 1,080 x 2,400px resolution (20:9), according to the retailer. The refresh rate isn’t mentioned, unfortunately, but it should be 120Hz like the Poco X4 Pro. Anyway, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 778G, a solid all-round upgrade over the 695 found inside...

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Bowers & Wilkins Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2 announced with improved battery and Bluetooth range

Nearly two years after the debut of the Pi7 and Pi5 TWS earbuds, Bowers & Wilkins have updated their premium wireless earbuds with better battery life and increased Bluetooth range which now covers up to 25 meters. B&W Pi7 S2 bring 24-bit/48kHz audio streaming with support for the aptX Adaptive codec and superior adaptive ANC which can adjust audio to your surroundings. B&W Pi5 SE support the regular aptX codec and standard ANC via their dual microphones. Both models feature 9.2 mm dynamic drivers and now offer up to five hours on a single charge. Bowers & Wilkins Pi5...

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OnePlus 11R is also coming on February 7, Amazon reveals

The OnePlus 11 flagship and the Buds Pro 2 are making their international debut on February 7, the company revealed last month. Now Amazon reveals we'll see another phone debut at the event. The OnePlus 11R midranger is coming alongside the flagship, notifications in the retailer's app reveal. The event, scheduled to take place in New Delhi, India, is set for 19:30 local time (that’s 2 PM GMT), and we are also going to see a new smart TV from the brand, the OnePlus TV Q2 Pro, as well as the company's first Keyboard. The OnePlus 11R appeared in live photos, revealing part of its...

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Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, Galaxy A51 get Android 13-based One UI 5.0 in the US

Samsung has released the Android 13-based One UI 5.0 stable updates for the unlocked Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781U1) and Galaxy A51 (SM-A515U1) in the US. The One UI 5.0 update for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes with firmware version G781U1UEU9FWA7, while the Galaxy A51's One UI 5.0 update has firmware version A515U1UEU8EWA6. Both smartphones get the usual One UI 5.0 goodies with new updates, but the Galaxy S20 FE 5G gets the January 2023 Android security patch with the update, while the Galaxy A51 receives the December 2022 Android security patch. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G • Samsung...

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Meta brings customizations for end-to-end encrypted chats on Messenger

Facebook’s parent company Meta has a feature for Messenger called Secret conversation, providing end-to-end encryption that doesn’t save chats on cloud servers. Now, these messages don’t have to be dull with blue/gray bubbles on a white background - Meta introduced customizations for the chats. Different users in the secret conversation can set nicknames, chat themes, custom emojis and reactions, and group photos - pretty much all features that made regular chats different and unique for every friend and group of friends. Other changes include link preview, active status, and even...

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Tecno Spark Go 2023 goes on sale in India

Tecno announced Spark Go 2023 with entry-level specs earlier this month, and the company finally brought the smartphone to the market. The Helio A22-powered device is already up for sale in select retail stores in India at the price of INR6,999, which is about $85. Tecno Spark Go 2023 is a slight upgrade over its 2022 namesake. The Mediatek chipset is coupled with 3/4 GB RAM and 32/64 GB storage, although only the least powerful combo, 3/32 GB, is on sale. Despite having Go in its name, the biggest improvement is that it skips the Android Go platform and goes to the big boys club...

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Infinix Zero 5G 2023's India launch date revealed

Last weekend, Indian online retailer Flipkart revealed that Infinix will launch the Note 12i 2022 in India on January 25. Now we learn that 10 days later, on February 4, the company will introduce another smartphone in the Asian country - Infinix Zero 5G 2023. The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 was unveiled last year, so we know what's on offer. However, the promo page set up by Flipkart on its website for the smartphone suggests Infinix partnered with Marvel Studios and could release an Infinix Zero 5G 2023 Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania version to celebrate Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania...

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Moto G53 to launch internationally, appears in live photos

The Moto G53 was launched in China in December with a Snapdragon 480+ chipset and two cameras. Today we spotted the device in a packaging that’s clearly designated for the international market, revealing the new midranger is likely to go global soon. The G53 appeared in live photos with model number XT2335-2 with a Blue back and 4/128 GB memory. Apparently, this exact version is designated to the European market with dual-SIM capabilities and an eSIM slot, which might be a first for a Motorola G smartphone. We expect the smartphone to be exactly the same as in the Chinese version...

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Google Messages app may begin supporting user profiles soon

Last month, Google added end-to-end encryption support for RCS group chats in the Messages app. Google has focused on improving the default messaging experience for Android users in recent months and Google Messages now may be gearing up to add the ability to support user profiles in the Google Messages app. As per a screenshot posted in a Reddit post by u/seeareeff, Google may begin adding user profiles to Google Messages. The screenshot contains a page in the app’s settings called “Profile” with ‘Visibility’ controls, and settings for ‘notifications’ that would allow you to...

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Apple releases iOS 16.3 with support for the new HomePod and watchOS 9.3

As promised last week, today Apple released iOS 16.3 to all supported devices. If you have a compatible iPhone, and it hasn't notified you of the update yet, you can grab it by going to Settings > General > Software Update. That's the beauty of Apple's rollouts, they're not staged. The new version comes with support for Security Keys for Apple ID, allowing for physical two-factor authentication for Apple ID logins. You also get a new Unity wallpaper, and support for the just unveiled second-gen HomePod. The Emergency SOS feature has been tweaked to prevent accidental calls - you...

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Snapdragon 8cx Gen 4 specs surface, promise powerful CPU, support for external GPU

At the end of 2021 Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, the first 5nm chipset for Windows on ARM devices. It used ARM-designed cores, so its performance is not too different from its siblings that are used for Android. But soon Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia will pay off with the 8cx Gen 4. As previous rumors reported, the company is working on a 12 core chip. According to Kuba Wojciechowski, these will be divided into 8 performance (~3.4GHz) and 4 efficiency (~2.5GHz) cores. They are based on Nuvia’s Phoenix design and will use the “Oryon” marketing name (rather than “Kryo” like...

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First image of OnePlus Keyboard appears, will arrive on February 7

OnePlus revealed earlier it will launch a keyboard, and now we have the first leaked image of the peripheral. It will be white, with a yellow Enter key and a red round button of unkown purpose. The source revealed that the OnePlus Keyboard is scheduled to arrive on February 7, which is also the global launch of the OnePlus 11 flagship and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 TWS earphones. The keyboard already has its landing page on the OnePlus website, revealing that mass production is scheduled for March-May, meaning we will have to wait a significant time after the February...

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