WhatsApp to soon roll out email verification

Some users using the beta branch of WhatsApp are prompted to verify their accounts using their personal emails. It looks like a limited rollout of the feature, though, as only a handful of beta users report the novelty.

Screenshot from the email verification prompt

There were early reports regarding email verification, suggesting that the WhatsApp team has been working on an email verification system since August. The new verification method aims to apply another layer of security to users' accounts. It's going to make hacking into accounts a tad more difficult.

Even though the...


http://dlvr.it/SyNF6X

The Huawei P30 and Mate 20 series will get HarmonyOS 4 in Q1 of 2024

Huawei just announced that it will update the Huawei P30 and Mate 20 series to HarmonyOS 4 in the first quarter of 2024.

The update will only be seeded to Chinese units, but still it's a surprising development, as neither series was in the official supported list of devices. The Mate 40 and Mate 50, and the P50 and P60 series are the current generational flagships for Huawei.

HarmonyOS 4 was unveiled in the summer with a faster and more efficient Ark Engine engine, new widgets, a customizable lock screen, a Dynamic Island-esque Live Window, and more. The software is made for a...


http://dlvr.it/SyMklm

Samsung files a complaint against BOE

In late October this year, Samsung filed a complaint against BOE in the United States International Trade Commission, accusing BOE of unfair competition and using stolen intellectual property of Samsung to produce OLED display modules.

The two tech giants have a history. A couple of years ago, Samsung Display tried to stop the wholesalers from dealing with OLED panels in the US, as it claimed they are illegally produced in China using stolen technologies. This wasn't a direct attack on BOE at the time, but BOE responded by footing the bill for the wholesalers. These actions prompted...


http://dlvr.it/SyMkP5

Qualcomm CEO confirms Exynos-Snapdragon split for S24 series

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has mostly confirmed reports that the Galaxy S24 series will feature both Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos 2400 chipsets.

Speaking at an earnings report conference call, he said that Qualcomm will hаve the majority market share of the Galaxy S24 series, that is coming soon. It likely means that the reports that the Galaxy S24 Ultra will exclusively use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy), independent on market, are true.

He didn't elaborate further, but it's as official a statement as can be expected. The majority of the market share makes sense, given that...


http://dlvr.it/SyKR6m

The Apple M3 Max matches the M2 Ultra in Geekbench

Apple's just-announced M3-equipped MacBooks are in the hands of reviewers and the Geekbench scores are pouring in. They revealed the potential of the M3 Max chip - it scores around 3,000 in single-core and around 21,000 in multi-core on Geekbench 6.

Those numbers put the M3 Max close to the M2 Ultra inside the Mac Pro and Mac Studio, which scores around 2,800/21,000. The M2 Ultra is a 5 nm, 60 W chip with 24 cores (16 performance, 8 efficiency), while the M3 Max is a 3 nm, 30 W chip with 16 cores (12 performance, 4 efficiency). The M2 Ultra has a 76-core GPU, while the M3 Max does with...


http://dlvr.it/SyKQbp

Oppo Find X7 Pro coming with Sony LYT-900 sensor, Xiaomi 14 Ultra and vivo X100 Pro+ to follow

A new report from the famous Chinese tipster, Digital Chat Station suggests the upcoming Chinese flagships Oppo Find X7 Pro, Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the vivo X100 Pro+ will come with an upgraded 1-inch Sony sensor called Lytia LYT-900.

According to the leak, all three companies are already testing the new hardware and the results are promising. The sensor will introduce a new DCG (Dual Conversion Gain) technology, which probably refers to the new stacked design that Sony has been pushing for the past year. So far we've seen smaller imagers that claim to match the performance of a 1-inch...


http://dlvr.it/SyKQDD

YouTube Premium price increases in select markets

YouTube started a massive campaign against ad blockers, preventing those who use them from viewing content. The company urged users to opt for the Premium tiers instead that have no ads, among other benefits.

Today, customers from all corners of the world, started receiving an email that their monthly fee will increase. As of November 1, YouTube Premium is getting a price hike in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, Germany, Poland, and Turkey. This applies to all tiers – Premium and Music Premium.

YouTube Premium features

The price increase will apply to new users while...


http://dlvr.it/SyKPlf

Poco C65 launching on November 5

Poco is gearing up to launch its next C-series smartphone next week and we now have some some details about the device. Poco C65 will launch on November 5 and will come as a successor the Poco C55 which launched back in February. The upcoming model will feature the same MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage.

Poco C65 poster

The back will feature a 50MP main camera alongside two unspecified modules housed in an updated camera island design. Poco C65 appears to have the same design as the Redmi 13C which leaked back in September. Based on speculation,...


http://dlvr.it/SyKPFy

iQOO 12 breaks cover in new hands-on images

The iQOO 12 is all set to debut in China next week and ahead of the big announcement we have another pair of hands-on images of the upcoming flagship. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared these images of the iQOO 12 on his Weibo account. The latest images corroborate previous leaks regarding the phone's design.

iQOO 12 in black and white

The white colorway sports BMW M Motorsport branding while the black unit appears to have a textured finish. The front packs a flat display with symmetrical-looking bezels and a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The iQOO 12 will...


http://dlvr.it/SyGxpL

Nokia takes legal action against Amazon and HP over video streaming patent infringements

Nokia – the Finnish telecom equipment maker is suing Amazon and HP over the unauthorized use of a mix of video streaming-related essential patents. Nokia filed a lawsuit in a Delaware federal court and has also filed similar lawsuits across Germany, India, the UK and the European Unified Patent Court.

Nokia clarifies that Amazon Prime and Twitch platforms are using Nokia-patented technology for video compression, content delivery and content recommendation amongst others. HP devices were also found to violate Nokia’s patented video streaming tech.

Nokia claims it offered Amazon and...


http://dlvr.it/SyGxPj

vivo unveils Origin OS 4 with improved power management and memory efficiency

The vivo Developer Conference began today with the introduction of Origin OS 4, based on Android 14. It brings a bunch of new features, a UI redesign and improvements in performance, but sadly there are no plans for bringing it to phones outside China.

International units were already confirmed to receive Funtouch 14.

Improvements in performance include faster app response, enabled by a "virtual graphics card". It reduces opening and closing times of apps by 36% and boosts frame rate stability by 70%.

What actually happens is the OS prioritizing the onscreen task, allocating...


http://dlvr.it/SyGwz6

Xiaomi reports impressive first sales of 14, 14 Pro flagships

Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro were announced last week in China, and today was the first flash sale of the flagships. As is the norm with those all units were gone almost instantly. It took four hours for the allocated stock to be gone and there were six times more orders in the first five minutes of the sale compared with the Xiaomi 13 market launch, the company claimed.

Still, Xiaomi did not reveal the exact amount of units sold, meaning we couldn't know how much it earned during this first flash sale.

Xiaomi 14 series

These are the first phones with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset....


http://dlvr.it/SyGwYB

iQOO 12's India launch date announced

iQOO will unveil the iQOO 12 and iQOO 12 Pro on November 7 in China, and on December 12, the vanilla model will "make its grand debut" in India. The iQOO 12 will be sold through Amazon.in, but it should also be available through iQOO's official Indian website.

12.12.23, A date that's going to change the smartphone game forever. 😉 #iQOO 12 is launching soon on @amazonIN &
https://t.co/ZK4Krrd1DS 🤩 Mark your calendars, the future is here! 🔥 🗓Know More:
https://t.co/0rC6Ys3iQ3#iQOO12 #AmazonSpecials #BlockYourDate pic.twitter.com/icGIFsth7i— iQOO India (@IqooInd) November 1, 2023

iQOO...


http://dlvr.it/SyGw78

Samsung posts improved Q3 earnings thanks to strong demand for flagship smartphones

Samsung posted its Q3 earnings report and the numbers show quarterly revenue of KRW 67.40 trillion ($49.99 billion) and operating profit of KRW 2.43 trillion ($1.80 billion). The revenue figures represent a gradual decline of 12.3% on the yearly basis but are 12% up from the Q2 values while the operating profit is up over 262% compared to the Q2 values.

Samsung shared its mobile division saw strong sales for its flagship models alongside healthy demand for mobile displays. Samsung’s memory business reduced losses thanks to increased demand for its products and higher average selling...


http://dlvr.it/SyDQzN

Apple will use lighter and better molded glass for 16 Pro telephoto

Apple will turn to molded glass lenses for the 2024 Pro models' telephoto cameras. According to a supply chain report, Largan will exclusively cover the needs of next year's telephoto lenses.

Molded glass lenses are thinner and lighter than traditional ground glass at the same magnification distance. That means that the 120mm zoom lens of the 15 Pro Max can be incorporated into the smaller iPhone 16 Pro in 2024, bringing it on par with the 16 Pro Max.

Due to the molded glass lenses' inherent complexity, Apple is already prepping for next year's iPhone Pro models. Reports suggest...


http://dlvr.it/SyDQsV