Teardown: take a look inside the Huawei Mate 60 Pro

Just a day after the Huawei Mate 60 Pro surprisingly went official, the first disassembly video is here. It's a walkthrough of the process as well as a good look inside the phone to see the components. The first thing to note is that the Mate 60 Pro has an estimated 7,000mm2 vapor chamber - much bigger than what's found on its predecessor and most other rivals. We also got a look at the chipset, which Huawei didn't confirm at the time of the announcement. It's indeed a Kirin SoC and most likely the Kirin 9000s in particular. Finally, the teardown shows the dedicated chip...
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See the official debut of the first TCL NXTPaper phones live

TCL is ready to showcase its latest display tech today with a keynote event which will be livestreamed on YouTube. The event will commence at 2PM CEST (12 noon UTC) and we’re in for the latest QD-Mini LED TVs as well as the first iterations in the TCL NXTPaper phone series. TCL’s NXTPaper is the brand’s anti-glare display tech that focuses on eye protection. We’ve already seen several NXTPaper Android tablets from TCL but this year we’re finally getting NXTPaper smartphones as well. TCL actually showcased its NXTPaper smartphone concept earlier this year at CES in January. That device...
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Samsung Galaxy Fold6 prototype emerges in video

The Galaxy Z Fold5 may have only launched earlier this month but we’re already getting our first set of leaks for its successor. Well-known leakster Ice Universe shared a short video and a few images of a prototype Galaxy Z Fold6 which showcases a big redesign compared to Samsung’s current flagship foldable. Tell you a good news,My S24 Ultra rendering has been confirmed by the supply chain. If you are still not impressed with S24 Ultra, you can watch this video, which is one of the prototype designs of Fold6. Its middle frame, flat bottom and radian are exactly the same as the design…...
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Weekly poll: do you use a screen protector and a case?

A couple of years ago we asked you whether you still use a screen protector and case – back then most users had a glass protector and a silicone case guarding their phone. Has that changed? Let’s find out. An IP rating is pretty common these days, especially in the high-end segment and even in the mid-range. Plus, Corning keeps releasing more and more durable Gorilla Glass versions. In theory, your phone is tough enough to go commando. Still, there’s a chance that something will break – replacing the screen of a Galaxy S23 Ultra costs $320, for an iPhone 14 Pro Max you would be looking...
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Sony Xperia 5 V's key specs revealed through Geekbench

Sony yesterday announced it will unveil the Xperia 5 V on September 1. The company hasn't divulged any smartphone features yet, but a Sony device bearing model code XQ-DE54, and believed to be the Xperia 5 V, has appeared on Geekbench with its key specs. The XQ-DE54 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, runs Android 13, and has 8GB of RAM onboard. However, there could be more RAM options that are yet to be confirmed. The XQ-DE54 scored 2,004 and 5,059 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests, respectively, which aligns with what some other phones scored in our Geekbench...
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Sony Xperia 5 V is launching on September 1

Exactly one year after the Xperia 5 IV made its debut, Sony is ready to announce a successor with the Xperia 5 V. The upcoming device is set to debut on Friday, September 1 at 4PM Japan time (7AM UTC) and as usual, there will be a livestream on YouTube. The short teaser trailer for the event boasts about the phone’s camera quality in both day and night shots. Based on the leaked promo video from last month, Xperia 5 V will boast a dual camera setup. Xperia 5 V design We also know it will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and up to 16GB of RAM as per a listing on...
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Google Pixel 8a appears on Geekbench with underclocked Tensor G3 chipset

The Pixel 7a is Google’s current midrange smartphone option which launched back in May but a new Geekbench listing is here to give us our first set of details on its successor – the Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a codenamed Akita appeared in a Geekebnch 5 listing alongside an underclocked version of the Tensor G3 chipset. Pixel 8a on Geekbench 5 The chipset on the Pixel 8a features a prime core clocked at 2.91GHz, 4x performance cores at 2.37GHz and four efficiency units humming at 1.7GHz. The GPU side is covered by the Mali G715. For reference the regular Tensor G3 which leaked a while...
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Realme 11 5G, Buds Air 5 series land in India

Realme held its latest India launch event earlier today where we got the local launch of the Realme 11x 5G and Realme 11 5G alongside the Buds Air 5 series TWS earbuds. We’ll be covering the latter two devices in this article while the Realme 11X gets its own coverage in a separate post. Realme 11 5G Realme 11 5G brings a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is equipped with a Dimensity 6100+ chipset alongside 8GB RAM and 256GB storage which is also expandable via the microSD slot. Realme 11 5G in Glory Black and Glory Gold The back...
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Tecno Pova 5 and Pova 5 Pro's Indian prices revealed, sales begin

Tecno introduced the Pova 5 and Pova 5 Pro in India last week, and today, the company revealed their Indian prices as both smartphones are now on sale in the country through Amazon.in. Tecno Pova 5 Pro The Tecno Pova 5 comes in Mecha Black and Amber Gold colors in a single 8GB/128GB memory configuration priced at INR11,999 ($145/€130). The Tecno Pova 5 Pro is offered in Dark Illusion and Silver Fantasy colors with two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB, priced at INR14,999 ($180/€165) and INR15,999 ($190/€175), respectively. Tecno Pova 5 The Tecno Pova 5 is...
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RCS messages finally reach iPhones with a third-party app

Apple has been avoiding the adoption of RCS messages ever since Google introduced the standard, but now iPhone users finally can use the service through a third-party app Beeper. The application aims to bundle all messaging systems under one roof, and its latest update added Google Messages to the iPhone. RCS is short for Rich Communication Services and brings features such as encryption, read and typing indications, which is Google's own solution for messages. Apple users have to enable the feat by downloading the latest version of Beeper Desktop and then heading to the settings...
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Weekly poll: Would you be getting the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 if it weren't a China-exclusive?

Xiaomi announced its high-end foldable earlier this week, the Mix Fold 3, and it's certainly shaping to be one of the best foldables for 2023. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy Fold5, the Mix Fold 3 offers a substantial hardware upgrade over its predecessor. It didn't quite match the Honor Magic V2 for the thinnest foldable on the market, but at 10.9mm when folded (5.3mm unfolded) the Xiaomi flagship still shaves a 0.3mm compared to its predecessor despite packing a 4,800 mAh battery from 4,500 mAh on the Mix Fold 2. Xiaomi even found some space for wireless charging coils, as the handset now...
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Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ to adopt a flat design

With Samsung's foldables out of the way, the upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup leaks will likely intensify. Today's rumor is about the Galaxy S24 and S24+ design change. According to a reputable Samsung tipster, Ice Universe, Samsung will likely flatten the side frame to be more in line with the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Z Flip5 looks. Right now, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ have flat backs but slightly bulging middle frame and that's about to change. Galaxy S24 mockup renders Perhaps the decision is influenced by external factors given that the design trends for the past couple of years...
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IDC: India's PC market continues to slide, shrinks by 15 year-over-year

According to the latest PC market analysis from IDC, the PC market has declined in the second quarter this year by 15.3% year-over-year. The silver lining is that it actually grew compared to Q1 2023 by 5.9%. All PC market categories saw a decline, though, with the notebook segment declining by 18.5% YoY, while the desktop segment had a smoother sailing with a 7% YoY decline. Looking at the PC market as commercial and consumer, things aren't that great either. The consumer segment fell by 17% while the commercial slid by 13.8% YoY. There's a good trend in the educational and...
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Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming device leaks in official-looking images

Lenovo may have pulled out of the gaming smartphone business but that doesn’t mean the brand is giving up on portable gaming. A new set of images shared by Windows Report show the upcoming Lenovo Legion Go gaming handheld which is rumored to come as a competitor to the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally from Asus. Lenovo Legion Go Lenovo is taking some inspiration from the Nintendo Switch with detachable controllers on each side with RGB lighting around the two joysticks. The right controller also has a trackpad which would be great for navigating the Windows 11 interface. The device is...
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OnePlus launches Ace 2 Pro with 150W fast charging, 24 GB RAM

OnePlus Ace 2 Pro was announced today with plenty of intriguing specs – up to 24 GB RAM, 150W fast charging and a mighty Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The new smartphone is the first in the world with nearly 10,000 sq.mm cooling solutions, thanks to a new design of the vapor chamber developed by OnePlus. The front of the Ace 2 Pro is a 10-bit 6.74” AMOLED with a resolution of 2772 x 1240 pixels. The screen supports a 120 Hz screen refresh rate, and it can reach 1,600 nits brightness in certain scenarios. It also comes with 100% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB color gamut, Always-On Display feature...
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