iOS 17.5 lets people in the EU download apps from websites

Today Apple has released iOS 17.5 beta 2 to developers, and we don't normally report on such releases, but this one's important, as it marks the debut of yet another feature Apple was forced to add thanks to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Starting in iOS 17.5, EU iPhone owners will be able to download apps from websites - aka sideloading. No need to go through Apple's App Store, or any other app store for that matter - Apple also started supporting alternative app stores thanks to the DMA in iOS 17.4.

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Oppo A60 surfaces in the Google Play Console, has its specs revealed

Oppo's long-running A series of mid-range smartphones is soon due to receive a new member - the Oppo A60. The naming implies it will be the successor to the A59, launched back in December of last year. However, there's a twist - the A59 has 5G support, while the A60 doesn't, which means it will more likely act as the successor to the A58 4G from July 2023.

The A60 has been spotted in the Google Play Console, and as usual that listing reveals some if its specs, including the most important one - it will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 680 SoC, which is not 5G capable. The A58 4G went...


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Motorola Buds and Buds+ announced

The brand new Motorola Edge 50 series is now official and we also got a pair of wireless earbuds to go with the new phones. Moto Buds are the affordable entry and come in four flashy colors while Buds+ offer more advanced featuring sound tuning by Bose.

Moto Buds feature 12.4mm dynamic drivers, Hi-Res Audio support and active noise cancelation (ANC) with triple microphones. Moto Buds pair over Bluetooth 5.3 and feature a water-repellent design. Battery life from the Buds is rated at 9 hours with ANC off while the charging case can extend that to 42 hours.

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Moto Edge 50 Ultra unveiled with SD 8s Gen 3, 64MP 3x periscope and real wood back

Do you miss the days when Motorolas could be styled with real wood backs? The new Motorola Edge 50 Ultra has a real wood option along with two vegan leather colorways – Forest Grey and Peach Fuzz (Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024).

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Nordic Wood

There was no Ultra model last year, so this isn’t a sequel but rather an upgrade over the Edge 50 Pro that was unveiled a couple of weeks ago. The Ultra brings more processing power and a better camera setup compared to the Pro.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra Forest Gray and Peach Fuzz

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Canalys: Global smartphone market grows by 11% in Q1, Transsion enters top 4

Global smartphone shipments are up by 11% in Q1 of 2024 as per the latest Canalys report. Consumer demand has picked up momentum thanks to the more favorable economic climate.

Samsung regained the top spot with an estimated 20% market share backed by strong demand for the Galaxy S24 series and its Galaxy AI. Apple came in second with a 16% share of the market with less than stellar demand for its iPhone following a strong Q4 where Cupertino topped the charts. Xiaomi rounded off the top-three podium with a 14% share of the market thanks to solid demand for its Redmi series in the...


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Nothing Phone (2a) gets camera improvements and April security patch with new update

The Nothing Phone (2a) is receiving its third software update in one month. We are talking about the Nothing OS 2.5.5 update, which comes with the April 2024 Android security patch, camera improvements, and bug fixes.

Nothing says the update improves camera color saturation and optimizes the blur accuracy in Portrait Mode while enhancing the camera-loading speed. Additionally, it optimizes the overall gaming performance and system stability.

You can check the image below for the update's complete changelog.

Nothing Phone (2a)'s Nothing OS 2.5.5 update changelog

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Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro details leak

Every fall (or autumn, depending on which English you prefer), Xiaomi launches a couple of new "T" models - high-end devices that are not quite the top of the line, but close. Last year we had the 13T and 13T Pro, and so this year the 14T and 14T Pro should follow.

Today a new leak has emerged giving us some details about these two upcoming devices. Let's start with the Pro. This one is said to be based on the upcoming Redmi K70 Ultra for the Chinese market. That being said, it won't be a straight-up rebrand, as the 14T Pro will have some upgrades compared to the model it will be based...


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Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is coming with better GPU, more memory bandwidth

Last month a rumor did the rounds claiming a PlayStation 5 Pro was coming, and today a new report confirms this, while adding some more details about the console. Sony is apparently already asking developers to ensure their games are compatible with the upcoming PS5 Pro, highlighting a focus on improving ray tracing.

The PS5 Pro is allegedly codenamed Trinity, and it's said to have a more powerful GPU and a slightly faster CPU mode. The changes in the Pro model are all supposed to make the console more capable of rendering games with ray tracing enabled, or hitting higher resolutions and...


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Realme Pad 2 Wi-Fi Edition and Buds T110 launch in India

Realme launched its new P-series smartphones today and it also announced a new pair of wireless earbuds dubbed Buds T110 as well as a Wi-Fi-only trim of its Realme Pad 2.

Realme Pad 2 features an 11.5-inch IPS LCD with a 1,200 x 2,000 px resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The tablet is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, 6/8GB RAM, and 128/256GB storage. It boots Android 14 with Realme UI 4 on top and features an 8,360 mAh battery with 33W SuperVOOC charging.

Realme Pad 2 Wi-Fi edition comes in grey and green colors. Pricing in India starts at INR 17,999 ($215) with open...


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Samsung Galaxy C55 runs Geekbench, powered by Snapdragon 7 Gen 1

It has been a few months since we first started seeing rumors about a Samsung Galaxy C55 and the phone still isn’t official. So the leaks continue. The C55 appeared in the Geekbench database, showing that it is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1.

And if you’ve been following Samsung’s launches recently, you will know that the Galaxy M55 also uses that chip. In the C55, it will be configured with 8GB of RAM as seen in the Geekbench scorecard and the Google Play Console (the M55 also has a 12GB variant). The phone was running Android 14, likely with One UI 6.1 on top.

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Huawei Pura 70 series officially teased

Huawei has begun its teaser campaign for the P70 series by confirming two key aspects – the triangular camera island seen in leaks over the past months and the new Pura naming.

Huawei Pura 70 series teasers

Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Richard Yu shared that the brand’s flagship P-series smartphone series will now be called Pura with a focus on style, high-end tech and fashion. The new naming stems from purity which will also be a key focus and we can see the key aspects in the accompanying teaser video.

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Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Galaxy S23 FE (Exynos)

The Samsung Galaxy A55 vs. Galaxy S23 FE is quite an unlikely duo for one of our dedicated versus articles, but Samsung's pricing strategy led us here. After launching this year's popular Galaxy A55 at around €450 (now just a little over €400), the company has positioned it too close to its budget flagship, the Galaxy S23 FE.

But those devices are not created equal by any means. The Galaxy S23 FE is still the more expensive of the two (now selling for around €500), but it also delivers a flagship-like experience, while the A55 tries to strike a good balance between hardware and cost. They...


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Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 in for review

We have Xiaomi's Pad 6S Pro 12.4 in for review today, and it comes with the works - the tablet, the Pro Touchpad Keyboard, the Pro Cover, and the Focus Pen.

The tablet itself ships with a USB cable and a 120W adapter. Xiaomi says just 10 minutes on the charger returns 45%, while 0% to 100% takes just 35 minutes.

The Focus Pen comes with a spare tip, attaches magnetically to the slate, and has three buttons on the bottom half - a SPotlight button that enables a Pointer, Highlighter, or Remote shutter, depending on the app, while the multifunctional buttons can open up apps with a long...


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Samsung extends Galaxy S20 support, iPhone 16 batteries leak, Week 15 in review

Welcome to another week's recap. Samsung announced that it's moving the Galaxy S20 series from monthly security updates over to a quarterly schedule, meaning the S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra will get patches every three months.

Redmi announced the Redmi Turbo 3. It has a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, a 6.67-inch AMOLED with 2,712 x 1,220px resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, and a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main camera. The Turbo 3 runs Android 14 with Xiaomi's HyperOS, and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 90W charging. Pricing in China starts at CNY 1,999 ($276) for the 12/256GB trim, while open sales begin...


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Weekly poll: is the Samsung Galaxy M55 the right mid-ranger for you?

The Galaxy M55 and M15 were announced a couple of weeks ago for the Brazilian market, this week the pair launched in India. We are more interested in the M55 mid-ranger – its odd mix of specs might make it the perfect phone for you. Or does it?

The Samsung Galaxy M55 is very different from the M54 that came before it and the A55 that you might consider as an alternative. Let’s start with the pricing first. The M55 has a base price of BRL 3,000 for an 8/256GB unit, in India the base is 8/128GB for ₹27,000. Additionally, there is an 8/256GB variant for ₹30,000 and 12/256GB for ₹33,000. This...


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