Samsung unveils new Galaxy Buds2/Buds2 Pro Pokemon Edition

Last year Samsung unveiled a special Pokemon Edition of the Galaxy Buds2, which was shaped like a Poke Ball. That proved popular enough that now the company is releasing a new series, this time shaped like three Pokemon: Snorlax, Ditto and Jigglypuff. Thanks to their compatible cases, these are available in both Galaxy Buds2 and Galaxy Buds2 Pro flavors. The vanilla buds are KRW 130,000, the Pro models are KRW 200,000 (roughly the same prices as the vanilla versions). Note that these are launching only in South Korea for now. The Pokemon Special edition will be available online tomorrow...
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Xiaomi Redmi 12 in for review

Say hi to the Redmi 12, Xiaomi's very freshly-announced entry-level phone with good specs for a good price. Let's unbox it, then we'll go over both. Similar to the entry-level Galaxy phones, the Redmi 12 ships with a USB cable, but manages to squeeze in a case as well. There's no charger, though, so you'll need to supply your own - the phone supports 18W charging. Back to the specs. The Redmi 12 has an ample 6.79-inch IPS LCD of 1080x2460px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel is vibrant and ramps up surprisingly bright. The SoC is a 12nm MediaTek Helio G88 paired with...
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Our Realme 11 Pro+ vs 11 Pro video comparison is out now

Whenever we review a phone, we conclude by comparing it to its rivals, which are always similar in price. In the case of the Realme 11 Pro, one of its closest rivals was the Realme 11 Pro+, which at the time of publication is only INR 4,000 (€45, converted) more expensive. The two are close in specs - the same display, battery, and chipset - but the Pro+ does offer a tangible advantage with faster charging, and a better all-round camera system. But all of that's on paper. We pit the two in a video comparison to visualize how they differ and if the savings from the Pro+ to the Pro are...
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FTC: Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal should remain blocked for now

Microsoft finds itself in yet another legal hurdle as the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has appealed for an injunction to temporarily block its $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The FTC appealed the decision to block the proposed Microsoft-Activision merger in federal court citing potential harm to competition in the console, cloud gaming and gaming subscription sectors. The FTC’s in-house court needs more time to assess the situation and rule whether the merger would be detrimental to consumers. This is not the first instance of regulators being hesitant to give...
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Apple releases iOS 17 Beta 2

Apple is now seeding its iOS 17 Beta 2 release to developers and beta testers following the Beta 1 release from earlier this month. The new changes include a redesigned update screen with more information for the beta software as well as several of the key features from the WWDC announcement. There’s the new tap to AirDrop feature which allows users to touch their devices to initiate file transfers. The Location Settings page within System Setting now includes a new MicroLocation option which if enabled should provide even more detailed location data for apps and location sharing....
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The Motorola Razr 40 goes on sale in China, is coming to Europe next month

The more affordable Motorola Razr 40 arrives a few weeks after its pricier Razr 40 Ultra sibling. Right now the vanilla model is only available in China through Lenovo’s online store with a starting price of CNY 4,000 for the 8/128GB model. We had a look through Motorola sites for other countries and they all said the local equivalent of “coming soon”. We did spot it on one Czech retailer, which estimates the arrival date as July 21, i.e. a month from now. You can pre-order a unit for CZK 21,600, which converts to €910. That’s more than the €800 that the Razr 40 was supposed to...
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Realme to exit German market imminently

According to a new report, Realme will soon become the fourth member of the BBK group to exit the German market. Following the Oppo and OnePlus sales ban from last year and vivo Germany’s recent website closure comes news that Realme is heading in the same direction. Realme Germany representatives confirmed to NextPit that the company will restrict its business in Germany due to the ongoing legal battle with Nokia and will redirect its budget to other European markets. Realme will remain present in the rest of its European core markets and its German users will continue to receive...
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series promo images emerge

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series is rumored to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 in the final week of July and we now have official-looking promo images that confirm their design. Galaxy Tab S9 series poster The new teasers show all three Galaxy Tab S9 series members with the Tab S9, Tab S9+ and Tab S9 Ultra. The marketing materials seem to imply water resistant rating. Based on previous rumors the Tab S9 series will be IP67 water and dust resistant which would be a major addition for the Tab S-series. The second promo image shows the Tab S9 next to the Galaxy Watch 5...
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Weekly deals: the best smartphone deals from the US, Canada, the UK and India

Discounts and deals are keeping the Pixel 7 relevant after the 7a launched, meanwhile the Galaxy A54 is getting some solid deals of its own. Now might be a good time to pick up some earbuds too (unless you’re waiting for Sony to drop the WF-1000XM5). USA Canada The UK India USA The Google Pixel 7 is under threat of becoming obsolete after the launch of the 7a, but good offers keep it in the game – while not a straight discount, Amazon sells the phone at $600 with a $100 gift card, effectively bringing the price down to $500. ...
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iQOO Neo 7 Pro's processor and charging speed officially confirmed ahead of July 4 unveiling

A few days ago, iQOO revealed the design of the iQOO Neo 7 Pro, which will be unveiled on July 4 in India. Now the company has confirmed a couple of key specs of the smartphone - its processor and charging speed. iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO Neo 7 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will be joined by an "Independent Gaming Chip" (IG Chip) to take the "gaming experience to new heights" and deliver "enhanced graphics and smooth gameplay." The iQOO Neo 7 Pro will also support 120W FlashCharge technology, advertised to juice up the phone's battery up to 50% in...
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Samsung Galaxy S23 series get major update with camera improvements

Samsung has begun seeding its S91xBXXU2AWF1 update for the Galaxy S23 series phones. The changelog reveals a 2.2GB file size and also confirms the new firmware update brings the June security patch. S91xBXXU2AWF1 update changelog The update is currently live in South East Asia including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is expected to arrive to more regions in the coming days. The new firmware brings a 2x portrait mode option in the Samsung camera app and also addresses autofocus and HDR performance issues and adds overhauled Night mode processing. In...
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vivo X90S and iQOO 11S emerge in official photos

The upcoming vivo X90S is expected to launch with the Dimensity 9200+ chipset soon and we finally have a live look at the device thanks to vivo China VP and GM of Brand and Product Strategy Jia Jingdong. We can see the X90S in its white color and it looks just like the regular vivo X90 which launched back in November. The upcoming X90S is expected to retain the core specs of the X90 with the chipset being the only major change. vivo X90S and iQOO 11S In addition to the X90S, we also got a first look at the iQOO 11S in green. Like the X90 and X90S, the iQOO 11S looks identical to...
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Doogee V20 Pro, S100 Pro, and T30 Pro go on open sale

Doogee has a pair of new rugged phones and an Android tablet that just went on open sale. The Doogee V20 Pro and S100 Pro both feature IP68 and IP69K dust/water resistance and are MIL-STD-810H compliant like many of the brand’s previous devices. Doogee S100 Pro S100 Pro offers a massive 22,000 mAh battery (33W charging) which should offer up to 40 days of standby and can also be used as a portable battery pack to recharge your other electronic devices. The other key selling point is the 130 lumens camping light on the back which boasts 5 illuminating modes and a 25m beam...
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Tecno Spark Go 2023 and Spark 10 Magic Skin Orange versions debut

Tecno brought over two new Skin Orange color options to its Spark Go 2023 and Spark 10 phones in India. The new colors bring a faux leather back with a bright orange color while retaining the angular cutouts on the Spark Go 2023. The orange leather extends to the camera island on the Spark 10 and the rings around the modules also sport orange. Spark GO 2023 and Spark 10 in Skin Orange Tecno Spark Go 2023 will retail for INR 7,999 while Spark 10 will go for INR 11,699. Both new colors of the phones are already available across Tecno online and retail stores. For more details on the...
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Oppo confirms 11 devices set to receive Android 14 update

Oppo Benelux confirmed a short list of 11 phones that are scheduled to receive Android 14. The phones in question include the past two Find X-series devices and four members each for the Reno and Oppo A-series. Here is the full list provided: Oppo A98 Oppo A78 Oppo A77 Oppo A57 Oppo Reno8 Pro Oppo Reno8 Oppo Reno8 T Oppo Reno7 Oppo Find X5 Oppo Find X5 Pro Oppo Find X3 Pro The list was confirmed by Oppo Benelux to DroidApp though Oppo was hesitant to confirm when its Android 14 rollout is set to begin. Also, keep in mind that this list is regional...
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