Apple pulls Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 from US stores due to ITC ban

Apple will preemptively remove the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 from its stores in the US this week to comply with an ITC ruling regarding a patent dispute with Masimo. The ruling bans Apple from selling the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 in the US on its website after 3 pm ET on December 21, and in stores from December 24.

The ruling is regarding Apple using medical device maker Masimo's technology in the two watches SpO2 (blood oxygen) sensor. Apple spokesperson Nikki Rothberg says Apple "strongly disagrees" with the order and is "pursuing a range of legal and technical options" to...


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Samsung Galaxy S24 storage and color trims leaked

With 2024 just two weeks away, we’re inching closer to the rumored January launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. The latest leak concerns the RAM, storage, and color trims for all three S24 models and comes from a reputable source that holds a solid track record for Samsung devices.

All three Galaxy S24 phones will be available in Black, Grey, Violet, and Yellow colors at launch. Samsung usually offers exclusive colors for devices ordered from its official webstore but we don’t get any additional info for now.

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Huawei nova 12 series launching on December 26

Huawei is gearing up to launch its nova 12 series in China next week. The news was confirmed by Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu with the event set to start on December 26 at 2:30 PM Beijing time. We also got our first set of teasers for the nova 12 which features a bold look with а striking blue color and embossed nova branding on the back

The phone in the ads appears to have three cameras but we don’t get any additional info on its specs just yet. The nova 12 series is expected to come in no less than three variants with nova 12, nova 12 pro and nova 12 ultra models....


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nubia Red Magic 9 Pro goes international with a $649 starting price

The nubia Red Magic 9 Pro was launched last month in China, and today the brand brought the device to overseas markets. The smartphone has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset and a unique design – it is flat from all sides – no curved screens or camera bumps and the aluminum sides are as flat as well.

The latest Qualcomm chipset is paired with 12 GB or 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM, while storage options in the global unit are 256 GB or 512 GB. There is also a cooling system with over 10,000 sq. mm of total area for keeping the temperature down.

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Honor X8b announced with 108MP main cam and up to 512GB storage

Honor announced its latest X-series smartphone with the X8b, offering solid specs for a midragner with plenty of storage and a 108MP main cam. Honor X8b brings a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness. The panel also brings a pill-shaped cutout dubbed Magic Capsule which delivers system and status notifications. There’s a 50MP front-facing camera which also has its own flash.

Despite its 6.7-inch screen, Honor X8b is just 6.78 mm thick and weighs only 166 grams. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 680 chipset with 8GB RAM and...


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Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

The tablet segment may not be as hot as it once was, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of cool devices out there. And if you don't want to go with the Apple’s eco-system, there is a good chance you’d stop on a Samsung or a Huawei tablet. And today we will be pitting against each other the latest and greatest tablets from these two manufacturers.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 faces the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Two large slates with high-end stylus support and optional keyboard covers. Both of those will be remembered for their notched screens, which surely made them controversial...


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Week 50 in review: iPhone 16 prototypes leak, Galaxy A15, A25 official

We're at the end of week 50 of the year - just two more to go! Samsung decided not to wait until 2024 to announce its latest crop of Galaxy A-devices with the new Galaxy A15 duo and Galaxy A25 5G. Galaxy A15 is available in 4G and 5G trims with both phones sharing the same core specs apart from the chipsets. Galaxy A25 features more capable cameras and Samsung’s in-house Exynos 1280 SoC. All three new phones share 6.5-inch Super AMOLED displays with FHD+ resolution and Infinity-U notch cutouts. The A15 models get a 90Hz refresh rate while the A25 features a 120Hz panel which also peaks at...


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Last call for Samsung Galaxy S23 deals in the US before the S24 series arrives

It’s the last hurrah for the Galaxy S23 series as Samsung is gearing up to launch the 2024 flagships. But the outgoing models are down on price right now, in part because of the Discover Samsung Winter Sale and in part because of Amazon discounts.

The vanilla Samsung Galaxy S23 is $675 on both Samsung.com and Amazon. You should go with the former if you want to trade in an old phone, Samsung is doing its usual “enhanced trade in” so you can send in more than one device (including tablets and watches), phones with cracked screens are also accepted (at a lower but not by much price).

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Weekly poll: Samsung Galaxy A15, A15 5G and A25 are here for your approval

They are not glamorous, but they are bound to be one of the best-selling phones of 2024 – Samsung’s Galaxy A15, A15 5G and A25 arrived earlier this week and they are three variations on the same theme. That theme is a 6.5” FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 50MP main camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired charging.

The Samsung Galaxy A25 is the leader of the pack. It has a 120Hz display, OIS for its main camera and a better 8MP ultra wide, plus stereo speakers. And it is powered by the Exynos 1280 chipset. To put things in perspective, here is the A25 compared to the A34, one of the most...


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Nothing Phone (2a) test unit leaks with photos and alleged specs

If rumors are to be believed, the Nothing Phone (2a) is the next device to expect from the company and as per the latest official teaser its unveiling is right around the corner. However, we still don't know a whole lot about the device and its design. As per a recent leak, the phone will use a MediaTek Dimensity 7200 chipset, and it's back will have a whole new design different from other Nothing models with a three-glyph styling.

Nothing Phone (2a)

Now we have a fresh new leak that actually shows a device in the wild in a couple of photos. We are looking at a PVT unit, which...


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Samsung US drops the Galaxy S23 FE to its lowest price yet

The Discover Samsung Winter Sale ends this Sunday, but there are still a couple of good offers to be had. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has been discounted during the whole week, but today’s daily deal drops its price even further – you can have it for as low as $400 with a $200 discount and enhanced trade in.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
8/128GB
$200 offenhanced trade-in
Read our review

from $400 at Samsung US

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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra are discounted on Amazon UK

Samsung is about to retire the Galaxy S23 series, but that doesn’t include the new Galaxy S23 FE – this will remain the “budget flagship” option until its replacement arrives probably in the middle of next year.

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
8/256GB
£50 off
Read our review

£600 at Amazon UK

That same £600 can buy a foldable phone these days too, the Motorola Razr 40. It uses a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset, so it’s down on performance compared to the S23 FE...


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Honor Magic6 and 6 Pro Porsche Design renders surface online.

Honor and the luxury design company Porsche Design recently announced a deal to collaborate on upcoming high-end smartphone designs. Not much was unveiled about said phones except that the first models are expected to arrive in January 2024.

Honor Magic 6 Porsche Design

As per a new leak, the first Porsche Design models will probably be the Magic6 Pro and the Magic6 Porsche Design. The leak comes from a Weibo user and features two different phone models. The Magic6 Porsche Design, as depicted in the leaked image, has a two-note horizontal design and what seems like a leather...


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vivo X100 series is 'coming soon' to India

The vivo X100 and X100 Pro launched in China last month made their global debut a couple of days ago, and now we learn they are "coming soon" to India.

vivo has set up a promo page on its Indian website to tease the X100 and X100 Pro's launch in India, but the date is yet to be revealed. However, we could see the X100 duo launch in India towards the end of this month or the beginning of next.

The vivo X100 and X100 Pro flaunt similar designs and have the Dimensity 9300 SoC at the helm, with the most notable differences between them being different camera setups and battery...


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Honor Magic6 and 6 Pro Porsche Desing renders surface online.

Honor and the luxury design company Porsche Design recently announced a deal to collaborate on upcoming high-end smartphone designs. Not much was unveiled about said phones except that the first models are expected to arrive in January 2024.

Honor Magic 6 Porsche Design

As per a new leak, the first Porsche Design models will probably be the Magic6 Pro and the Magic6 Porsche Design. The leak comes from a Weibo user and features two different phone models. The Magic6 Porsche Design, as depicted in the leaked image, has a two-note horizontal design and what seems like a leather...


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OnePlus 12 global launch confirmed for January 23

Following its China-only launch, the OnePlus 12 is finally confirmed to make its global debut on January 23. The event launch page also confirmed we'll see the midrange OnePlus 12R launch alongside its flagship counterpart.

OnePlus will host its launch event in India starting at 19:30 IST (2PM UCT). OnePlus usually offers a wide array of broadcasting online so we can expect several options to tune in to the big event including livestreams on YouTube and X.com.

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Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14 now rolling out to Phone (2) users

Nothing Tech is now rolling out its stable Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.5 update to Phone (2) users. The big changes include new widgets, updates to the Glyph interface and more customization options for the home and lockscreens. Nohting also added Glyph Progress integration for Google Calendar, and updates to the Glyph timer which now works from the lock screen.

The new widget options include a pedometer for tracking your daily steps, an updated media player and a screen time widget. There’s a new double-tap gesture for the power button which allows you to open any feature...


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Poco C65 launched in India, sales begin December 18

The Poco C65 unveiled last month was introduced to the Indian market today. It comes in Pastel Blue and Matte Black colors with three memory options - 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB, priced at INR8,499 ($100/€95), INR9,499 ($115/€105), and INR10,999 ($130/€120), respectively. Sales begin December 18 at noon local time through Flipkart, and those who purchase the phone with ICICI Bank's debit/credit cards will receive an INR1,000 ($12/€11) discount as a part of the special sale day offer.

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Asus ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro leak in official-looking renders

Asus will announce its 2024 ROG lineup on January 8 at CES in Las Vegas which includes the upcoming ROG Phone 8 and 8 Pro devices. A new leak from Windows Report gives us our best look at the two devices alongside their key specs and accessories. The ROG 8 and 8 Pro will adopt a refreshed design with a flat frame and updated camera island.

The other big design update is the punch hole display – a first in the ROG Phone series. It allowed Asus to shrink the bezels around the panel for a more modern look and smaller footprint than the ROG Phone 7 series. ROG Phone 8 is listed at 163.8 x...


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Threads is finally available in Europe

The Meta-owned social network Threads is finally available in Europe, and more specifically, the 27 member countries of the European Union.

The Twitter (now called X) rival arrived in the United Kingdom and the United States last summer, and reached 100 million registered users in its first week of existence.

It can be accessed on threads.net both by registered and unregistered users, while smartphone owners can also download the app for the full experience from Google Play and App Store.

Post by @threads View on Threads

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vivo S18 series is here with updated designs, impressive cameras

Vivo announced three new members in its midrange S-series with the S18, S18 Pro and S18e which were launched in China earlier today. The S18 and S18 Pro share the same design curved displays with the Pro offering more capable cameras and the Dimensity 9200+ chipset compared to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 on the S18. S18e tones down a Dimensity 7200 and a flat 6.67-inch AMOLED display.

vivo S18 and S18 Pro

The S18 series brings an attractive design featuring brocade elements etched on the back glass. You’ll also immediately notice the large camera island which is split between two squares...


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Samsung unveils Galaxy Book4 trio with AI smarts, Intel Core Ultra processors

Samsung already announced that the Galaxy S24 series will be the “smartest AI phones ever” and it’s not just them – it just unveiled the Galaxy Book4 series of laptops that have a similar focus on AI. It’s not all about AI, though, the new series comes with better displays, faster charging and gobs of processing power.

The Galaxy Book4 series features the new Intel Core Ultra 9, which bundles a fast CPU, a GPU and a new NPU in one package. There is also an Nvidia RTX 4070 (8GB) that can also take on AI duties – from image generation with Stable Diffusion to the usual DLSS for gaming....


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Lava Yuva 3 Pro announced with 90Hz display, Unisoc chipset and 50MP main cam

The latest budget device from Lava brand is here with the Yuva 3 Pro. It comes as the successor to the Yuva 2 Pro which launched back in February of this year. The new device brings updates across the board including a 90Hz refresh rate screen, more cable chipset and a 50MP main camera.

Lava Yuva 3 Pro in Forest Viridian, Meadow Purple and Desert Gold

Yuva 3 Pro features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and the aforementioned 90Hz refresh rate. Lava also went with a punch hole cutout for the 8MP front facing camera which replaces the water drop notch on the previous...


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nubia Z60 Ultra design officially revealed in full, 80W charging confirmed

The nubia Z60 Ultra is arriving on Tuesday, and the brand decided to lift the curtain and reveal its new flagship through multiple teasers on its Weibo account. The phone will arrive in Black, Cream, and Starry Night colors and will have an IP68 rating, a next-gen under-display camera and a triple cam setup on the back.

nubia Z60 Ultra

We still have anything official about charging or battery, but the device with model number NX721J appeared on 3C with 80W wired charging - the same as the Z50 Ultra.

nubia Z60 Ultra

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Realme C67 5G debuts with Dimensity 6100+ and 50 MP main cam

The Realme C67 5G is now official as the latest member of the maker’s C-series. The midranger is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 6100+ chipset, a 50MP main cam anda 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging.

Realme C67 5G in Sunny Oasis and Dark Purple

Realme C67 5G is built around a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a punch hole cutout for the 8MP front-facing cam and Realme’s Mini Capsule 2.0 overlay which displays system status info and notifications in a pill shape around the cutout.

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Apple iPhone 16 prototype renders leak

The iPhone 16 series is a long way away at this point but a new article from MacRumors brings some key details regarding the vanilla iPhone 16 design. Apple is said to be experimenting with the back design and button placement on its upcoming baseline iPhone known internally as “DeLorean” and we now have a trio of pre-production design renders highlighting the possible new changes. The first design features an iPhone X-inspired camera setup with a vertical pill housing dual camera lenses.

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Rumor: Samsung to adopt new design in 2026, a smaller Galaxy S Ultra in the works

A somewhat questionable report claims a few major developments from Samsung in the coming years. First off, the company is expected to keep its minimalist design language until and including, the Galaxy S25 series in 2025, then switch to a new design language altogether. There's also a part in the report about Samsung shrinking down the Galaxy A series.

Here's where the report gets dicey. It says Samsung is considering making an iPhone Pro competitor and putting it in the FE lineup. We could read this is a smaller Galaxy S Ultra type of device or perhaps a more capable Galaxy FE device....


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Official: Redmi Note 13 series going global on January 4

We knew the Redmi Note 13 series would make a global appearance in January, now we get an exact date - January 4.

The Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and Redmi Note 13 Pro+ are all available in China since September.

The Pro models are the stars of the show with 200MP 1/1.4-inch main cameras, a 6.67-inch 1220x2712px 120Hz AMOLED, and big batteries. The Pro+ adds IP68 water resistance and a Dimensity 7200 Ultra, while the Pro has a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, and a slightly bigger 5,100mAh battery.

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Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2 review

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Huawei announces FreeClip open-ear buds, MatePad Pro 13.2 goes global

Today, Huawei announced the FreeClip - a truly wireless earbud with a unique open-ear design for all-day comfortable wearing.

The FreeClip is part of Huawei's wearable Fashion Forward proposition and are the answer to what Huawei says is a growing demographic of listeners who want in-ear wireless headphones that allow them to stay attuned to their surroundings.

The clip design features three parts - the Comfort Bean, the Acoustic Ball, and the C-bridge Design. The Comfort Bean uses an ergonomic bean shape that molds itself along the curvatures of the human ear. The Acoustic Ball is...


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Oppo Find X7 Pro schematic shows a dual periscope telephoto camera system

The Oppo Find X7 Pro is coming soon, if we go by the intensity of leaks and rumors lately. Now Ice Universe posted an interesting schematic on X, showing a dual periscope telephoto camera setup.

The schematic shows four cameras in total, two of which sporting periscope lenses. The long telephoto unit is said to have 50 MP resolution and offer 6x zoom using a Sony IMX 858 1/2.51" imager, while the 3x zoom camera uses a considerably bigger IMX 890 1/1.56" sensor.

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iQOO 12 launched in India, starting at INR 52,999

The iQOO 12 is now official in India serving as the first phone to launch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip in the country. The device will be available in Alpha Black and Legend White colors with the latter sporting the BMW Motorsport branding.

iQOO 12 key specs and pricing in India

Open sales start on December 14 at 12 noon from Amazon India but iQOO Priority Pass users INR 999 (refundable) can snag the phone a day earlier on December 12.

The 12/256GB trim is priced at INR 52,999 ($635) while the 16/512GB trim is INR 57,999 ($695). HDFC and ICICI bank card owners can...


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iOS 17.2 rolling out with Journal app, Qi2 charger support and Spatial recording

Apple is now rolling out iOS 17.2 and it brings several noteworthy updates including the new Journal app, support for Qi2 charge, Spatial recording on iPhone 15 Pro series and updates to the Camera, Action Button and Weather app. The new update comes in at 1.49GB and is available on the iPhone Xs or newer devices. Apple is following a staged release so some users may need to wait a little longer before the update is available on their device.

The Journal app is Apple’s latest health and wellbeing app that allows users to reflect on their day and practice gratitude. The app can use data on...


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Samsung US starts week-long sales with Galaxy Z Fold5 and Galaxy S23 FE discounts

Samsung US has started a week-long sales event dubbed “Discover Samsung Winter Sale”. During these seven days there will be three types of offers – flash deals, deals of the day and ones that span the entire event. The flash deals are the most time sensitive as they only last from 12-4 PM ET on the given day. Naturally, these are some of the best deals that will be had during the event.

Today’s flash deal is a discount of up to 64% on the Galaxy Z Fold5. That is with a straight discount of $150 and then enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,000. This means that the price of Samsung’s...


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Gurman: Apple to refresh its iPad lineup with new Air and Pro models in 2024

Apple has a total of six iPad models in its current lineup ranging from the 7.9” iPad mini to the 12.9” iPad Pro but it seems Cupertino’s tablets are in for a big refresh in 2024 according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The latest report suggests Apple is trying to simplify the iPad brand by setting up a clearer divide between the Air and Pro models in terms of features.

Apple's current iPad lineup

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Honor Magic6 camera detailed, to have variable aperture lens and 160 MP periscope camera

The latest intel on the upcoming Honor Magic6 series details the triple camera system on the back and some interesting bits on the front-facing camera.

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Honor Magic6 will have an OV50H sensor, an OV50K sensor, and a 160 MP periscope zoom. The OV50H is a 1/1.3-inch sensor, while rumors have pointed to the OV50K as either a 1-inch type sensor or a 1/1.3-inch sensor. Either way, the OV50K features LOFIC technology - lateral overflow integration capacitor-based CMOS, basically a stacked sensor, similar to the one in the Xperia 1 V and OnePlus Open...


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Leak reveals AI-powered One UI 6.1 features

A massive One UI 6.1 leak just came out over the weekend, revealing some AI-powered features coming to Samsung phones next year. The One UI version 6.1 will likely arrive alongside the Galaxy S24 lineup coming early next year.

Most of the reported features are a lot like the new Pixel features that came with the Pixel 8 family. One UI 6.1 will allow you to generate custom wallpapers and apply weather and portrait effects to the lock screen.

Generating wallpapers on One UI 6.1

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Honor 90 GT design and key specs leak

We already knew the Honor 90 GT would arrive sometime this month but we didn’t have any specs or images of the device. Thanks to a new leak on Weibo, we now have аn actual look at the Honor 90 GT revealing a flat frame design and dual cameras.The side frame is said to feature a plastic build while the back brings a vegan leather finish and dual contrasting stripes.

Honor 90 GT

Honor 90 GT is expected to launch with a 50MP main cam with OIS alongside the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 24GB RAM and 100W wired fast charging. Honor 90 GT is expected to launch alongside the Honor...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 49

A couple of announcements managed to reshuffle our trending chart this week, with the Redmi 13C leading the pack. That's the 4G model from November, which has been climbing the ranks for the past couple of weeks.

Behind it is the freshly announced OnePlus 12 which made its debut in China.

Last week's leader - the Galaxy A54 got the final spot on the rostrum, while its stablemate Galaxy S23 Ultra came in fourth.

We then have the Redmi Note 12 and the Galaxy S23 FE.

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Week 49 in review: OnePlus 12 and Realme GT5 Pro bring 5,400mAh batteries, SD 8 Gen 3

The OnePlus 12 and Realme GT5 Pro announcements in China were the highlights of this week. The OnePlus 12 is the maker's best flagship yet - it brings the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 12GB, 16GB or even 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB of storage. Upfront, there's a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with up to 4,500 nits of brightness. There are three powerful cameras on the back - a 50 MP 1/1.4-inch dual-layer stacked Sony Lytia 808 sensor, a 64 MP 70m 1/2.0-inch periscope zoom, and a 48 MP 1/2.0-inch ultrawide.

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Here are the best offers for a new Pixel 8, Bose's latest QuietComfort buds or a refurbished iPhone

Google employs some of the best scientists and researchers in the world and some of that research makes its way to consumers – for example, the company announced Night Sight Timelapse videos are coming to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. It can transform a 20-minute 4K video into a 10-second time lapse, with special optimizations for low-light shooting.

There’s more, the Pixel 8 Pro is apparently the first smartphone engineered for Gemini Nano. In case you missed it, Gemini is Google’s latest AI and one version of it powers Bard. A version of Gemini powers the Pro Pixel’s Summarize feature in the...


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The Asus Zenfone 10 and ROG Ally get price cuts on Amazon Germany

Smartphones keep growing bigger and bigger, except for a few exceptions – phones like the Asus Zenfone 10 bring a lot of power in a fairly compact package. Sure, it’s not smaller than the Galaxy S23, but the S23 doesn’t have a 3.5mm jack.

The Zenfone has a 144Hz AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a larger 4,300mAh battery (400mAh more than the S23). It also has 30W wired and 15W wireless charging with an extensive set of options and settings. While not an ROG phone, it does bring a lot of the gaming-related and performance-tuning features of its sibling line.

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Samsung Galaxy A05s in for review

Samsung's e entry-level Galaxy A series is ever expanding, and in 2023, the Galaxy A05s brought a very solid upgrade over its predecessor.

The retail package is modest as they come - you get a USB cable and the phone.

The most notable improvement is on the front, where the Galaxy A05s features a big 6.7-inch PLS LCD with 90Hz of 1080p resolution - up from 720p.

Another big upgrade is the efficient 6nm Snapdragon 680 chip paired with 4GB of RAM. There's also a 6GB version, but it won't be available in certain markets, including India.

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Poco M6 5G tipped to be a rebranded Redmi 13C 5G

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi launched the Redmi 13C 5G in India a few days ago, which, according to tipster Kacper Skrzypek, will launch as the Poco M6 5G in some markets.

The Redmi 13C 5G could also be relaunched as the Poco M6 5G in India since the brand has rebadged and introduced smartphones from the Redmi lineup as Poco phones in the Asian country before. The Poco M6 Pro launched in August in India is a rebranded Redmi 12 5G that was introduced in the country in the same month.

Redmi 13C 5G

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Amazon UK is offering cashback, other discounts for Samsung Galaxy phones and tablets

Last week we found a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 offer that came with a £200 voucher (which is still available, by the way). This week there are yet more such deals and they cover phones (foldable and otherwise), tablets and even accessories.

We will start with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, which is available in both 256GB and 512GB trims – both have £200 discounts in the form of a voucher.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
after £200 voucher
Read our review

256GB - £850 at Amazon UK
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vivo Y36i goes official with Dimensity 6020 SoC and 5,000 mAh battery

The vivo Y36 4G and Y36 5G launched in May are joined by a new member in the lineup, called Y36i.

The vivo Y36i is built around a 6.56" HD+ LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. It has 840 nits peak brightness and can go as low as two nits. The display also has a notch for the 5MP selfie camera, with the primary camera on the rear using a 13MP sensor. It's joined by an anti-stroboscopic sensor.

The vivo Y36i has the Dimensity 6020 SoC under the hood with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. It runs Android 13-based OriginOS 3.0 out of the box and packs a 5,000 mAh...


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vivo X100, X100 Pro's global launch date revealed

The vivo X100 and X100 Pro unveiled last month and currently exclusive to China will launch globally next week, on December 14.

This revelation comes from vivo through its global website, where it set up an event page for the X100 and X100 Pro. It reveals that both smartphones have been on pre-order since November 24, and their launch event will begin at 7PM next Thursday. vivo didn't mention the time zone, though.

The vivo X100 and X100 Pro are powered by the Dimensity 9300 SoC, and the most notable difference between them is in the camera and battery departments. The X100 packs a...


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OnePlus 12 confirmed to launch globally on January 23

While the OnePlus 12 is already official in China, we didn’t have any official confirmation for its global release. Speculations point to a January 23 launch and the same date was confirmed today at the Never Settle Summit held in Antwerp, Belgium. OnePlus held the special event to bring its community together and celebrate ten years from the launch of the OnePlus brand.

Alexander Vanderhaeghe who serves as the Country Manager for OnePlus Benelux confirmed the January 23 launch date for the OnePlus 12 in Europe which will be joined by the OnePlus 12R. OnePlus also confirmed its...


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Tecno announces variable apperture, liquid lens periscope coming to Phantom X series

Tecno held its Future Lens event in Shanghai this week and showcased three innovative technologies that we'll likely see in future Phantom X cameraphones.

The first is a unique variable aperture, which Tecno calls a W-shaped adjustable aperture. It's inspired by the eye of a cuttlefish and is designed to eliminate glare in harsh lighting conditions, like in strong backlight.

It's a unique approach and we can't wait to see what sensor and lens combo Tecno puts the W-shaped shutter in front of. Here's a demonstration of the shutter in action.

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Galaxy Z Fold6 to have different aspect ratio, Z Flip6 expected with thinner bezels

According to a source familiar with the matter, Samsung is changing the aspect ratio of both displays of the Galaxy Z Fold6. The report also claims that the Z Flip6 is also getting some changes to its displays.

Starting with the Z Fold6, the rumor suggests the handset will get displays with different aspect ratios. The report doesn't clarify, but we suspect the cover screen will finally adopt a wider ratio. The overall design will also be more in line with the Galaxy S25 lineup coming in early 2025.

The Korean tech giant is also looking for a way to reduce the weight and the crease...


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