You can now install or update up to four apps concurrently from the Google Play Store

This past weekend, we reported that Google Play Store now lets Android users install or update up to three apps and games on their devices at the same time. However, we've discovered that you can actually install/update up to four apps/games concurrently from the Play Store on your Android device.

We discovered this while installing apps and games on our iQOO Z9s Pro in India from the Google Play Store, having version 42.4.22-31[0][PR]663941805.

We had over a dozen apps/games queued for installation, and the Play Store downloaded up to four apps concurrently while the status for the...


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Weekly poll: is the Motorola Edge 50 Neo the small phone to get?

Poll results from earlier this year showed that the first three models in Motorola’s Edge 50 series are promising but pricey. Since then the company has added a few new models, including the relatively compact Neo model.

Motorola Edge 50 Neo

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo isn’t small, but with a 6.4” display, it is smaller than most Androids out there. Compared to a Pixel 9 Pro, it is 1.3mm taller but 0.8mm narrower and 0.4mm thinner, not to mention 28g lighter. All this while offering a bit more screen real estate. The Galaxy S24 and iPhone 15 Pro are both smaller than the Neo, but...


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Leak shows that HMD might be working on a camera-focused Lumia 1020 revival

There’s a reason why the classics still play on the radio – and it’s the same reason that HMD has embraced the Lumia design language for its recent batch of phones, starting with the Skyline. Arguably the best Lumia of them all was the Lumia 1020, all thanks to the impressive 41MP sensor housed on a circular camera island on the back.

HMD seems to be tapping into just that design for an unnamed upcoming model. The centered circular island is home to four lenses (and the LED flash), as seen in the leaked silhouette below:

HMD’s Lumia 1020 lookalike

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Huawei’s upcoming tri-fold is called Mate XT

Huawei has been teasing its first tri-fold smartphone for a few weeks now and we finally have a name for the device – Mate XT. Huawei’s Mate series is one of two flagship smartphone series from Huawei alongside the Pura series. The Mate series is usually geared towards early adopters and was the first lineup from the brand to feature a foldable device with the Mate X back in 2019.

Mate XT will be part of the Ultimate Design brand which is the highest-end lineup from Huawei and a spiritual successor to the Huawei - Porsche Design partnership which ended back...


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Samsung Galaxy M05 gets one step closer to launch

Samsung is working on the Galaxy M05, which first surfaced alongside the F05 back in July. Now, the M05 support page has gone live on Samsung India's website. This usually means that the official launch is going to happen in a matter of weeks at most.

The listing on the support page unfortunately does not reveal any specs of the handset, only its model number SM-M055F/DS. The M05 was also recently certified for sale in India by BIS.

The Galaxy M05 will be the successor to the Galaxy M04 from 2022, and like that model it will be at the very low end in Samsung's portfolio. To get an...


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HMD Hyper leaks in new colors

We saw the first leak for the upcoming HMD Hyper last month with a pretty detailed spec sheet accompanied by a render of the device in yellow. The same source @smashx_60 on X.com has now shared additional renders for the upcoming device in its four official colors alongside some new specs clarifications.

HMD Hyper is billed as a successor to the Nokia X30 which launched in 2022 but with a design more inline with the more recent HMD Skyline with a mix of curved lines and sharp corners. We also get to see three additional colors, next to the yellow one which leaked previously. These include...


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Redmi Buds 6 Lite announced

Xiaomi announced a new pair of affordable TWS buds with the Redmi Buds 6 Lite. These feature 12.4mm drivers, active noise cancelation (ANC) and a total battery life of 38 hours with their charging case.

Buds 6 Lite feature an in-ear design with removable silicone tips and connect via Bluetooth 5.3. ANC from the buds is rated at up to 40dB and they also feature call noise cancelation thanks to their dual microphones. The buds also support EQ adjustments via the Xiaomi Earbuds app. Total playtime is rated at 38 hours with the charging case and 7 hours from the buds.

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Huawei to unveil tri-fold phone on September 10

Huawei scheduled a "grand ceremony" for September 10 where it will reveal new products. The main poster depicts a triple-fold device with two opposing hinges, meaning the new smartphone is really coming in September, just like the CEO promised.

Another teaser hinted at a new version of the Aito M9 electric vehicle with five seats instead of six. We could also see the rumored Watch GT 5 and Watch D2 with the newly announced TruSense hardware.

Huawei invitation for September 10

Huawei has kept the new groundbreaking device under wraps, and we know virtually nothing about it, aside...


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Oppo A80 makes official debut in Australia

Oppo is continuing the global rollout of its A80 midranger which has now made its way to Australia. The device is actually a rebrand of the Oppo A3 Pro which launched in India this June with the same core specs and design.

Oppo A80 in Moonlight Purple and Starry Black

Oppo A80 features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD (HD+ 120Hz), a Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 50MP main cam. The device boots ColorOS 14 based on Android 14 and packs a 5,100 mAh battery with 45W fast charging.

Oppo A80 comes in Moonlight Purple and Starry Black colors. The baseline 8/256GB trim is priced at AUD 369...


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Top 10 trending phones of week 35

After dominating for two weeks, Google's Pixel 9 lineup lost its top position in our trending chart. The Samsung Galaxy A55 returns to the lead, ahead of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, while the Pixel 9 Pro XL retained its third spot.

The champion from the past two weeks - the Pixel 9 Pro is now down to fourth, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro rounds up the top half of this installment.

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Samsung Galaxy A15 is sixth this time around, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max climbs back up to seventh position.

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Creative Zen Air SXFI review

Creative holds a legendary status in the world of audio and its Zen Air SXFI TWS earbuds are the first TWS earbuds to support the brand’s Super X-Fi spatial audio tech natively. They do so while also delivering adaptive noise canceling, dual device pairing, wireless charging, and a combined battery life of 39 hours.

Creative Zen Air SXFI 20% off at checkout $80 at Amazon US €80 at Amazon DE

Those features are wrapped in a compact form factor with a sub-$100 price tag. Having used the Zen Air SXFI for a week we can confirm that they are a worthy pick thanks to their rich...


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Infinix Hot 50 and iPhone 16 unveil dates confirmed, Week 35 in review

August's last week is now over and as we look on to September, our top stories were the unveil dates of the Apple iPhone 16 series and the Infinix Hot 50 5G.

Infinix's slimmest and most reliable 5G smartphone" will be announced on September 5. Apple's quartet of the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max will debut on September 10, likely alongside the new Apple Watch and Watch Ultra, and new AirPods.

The Google Pixel 9a leaked with an almost flush camera bar. The phone will launch later this year

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Motorola Edge 50 Neo in for review

Time flies. The Motorola Edge 50 Neo was unveiled this week (our hands-on here), and today we have it at our doorstep and ready for review!

We got the Pantone Poinciana color, which is between orange, red, and magenta. It's a fascinating color in person, and trust us, it's much punchier than what the camera can show.

The phone ships with a color-matching protective case and a USB-C cable. Some markets may also receive the 68W charger as part of the package.

The Motorola Edge 50 Neo may sound like a compact handset if you're judging it by its specs - it has a 6.4-inch display...


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Realme 13 Pro+ gets a new color in India

Realme launched the Realme 13 Pro+ in India last month in two colors - Monet Gold and Emerald Green. These are now joined by a third color, called Monet Purple.

Like the other two versions, the Monet Purple model comes in 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, and 12GB/512GB configurations, priced at INR32,999 ($395/€360), INR34,999 ($420/€380), and INR36,999 ($440/€400), respectively. It will go on sale in India starting September 2 through Realme's Indian website, Flipkart, and mainline channels.

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ChatGPT now has 200 million weekly active users

It's hardly surprising that ChatGPT has managed to double its weekly active users since last November, given how much of a buzzword AI has been over the past year and the fact that ChatGPT is the most well known generative AI chatbot.

The OpenAI service now boasts 200 million active users every week, up from 100 million in 2023. OpenAI also says 92% of Fortune 500 companies are using its products, while usage of its automated API has doubled since the release of GPT-4o Mini last month.

In a statement on these matters, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said:

People are using our tools now as...


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