Weekly poll results: the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the favorite, but popularity of the S21 trio is in question

The results from last week’s poll are exactly what you would expect – the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is easily the fan favorite of the three S21 siblings. It caught some criticism, but it is still the phone to have for many. And most of them don’t want to wait for reviews, so they already pre-ordered the phone. Others holding off until the price drop. And, of course, some will wait for the phone to be tested – our full review is almost complete, in the mean time you can read or watch our hands-on. S Pen support is proving to be a welcome addition, though having to slot it in a...

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Flashback: the first gaming phones quickly went from Tetris to downloadable 3D games

Video games have gone through many transformations - from the arcades, to computers at home, to handheld consoles and now phones. Of course, the first phones to play games were a lot more modest than the current RGB-flashing, air-cooled monsters. There's some debate as to which phone was first, but we do know that it came out in 1994. One contender is the Hagenuk MT-2000, made by a Danish company. Yes, a company from Denmark that rivaled Finland's Nokia (both launched their first GSM phones within weeks of each other). An instant classic was chosen for MT-2000's game - Tetris, which had...

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Android 12 could finally bring the double tap on the back gesture

Before the stable version of Android 11 was officially released, a neat double tap on the back of the phone gesture has been introduced in the developer preview. Sadly, the feature didn't make the cut. so there was no replacement for Google Pixel's edge squeeze gesture that got axed with the most recent Pixels. However, there's still a chance for this functionality with Android 12. 9to5Google found that the feature codenamed "Columbus" will be re-introduced with Android 12. According to the report, the original feature was scrapped because the system would record accidental taps, but...

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Top 10 trending phones of week 3

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra retains its strong grasp on the top spot in our trending chart for the second week in a row with the compact Galaxy S21 and Xiaomi Mi 11 joining it on the podium. However the phones in second and third combined didn't get as much interest as the Ultra. After three premium phones we see a quick change of pace with the entry level Samsung Galaxy A12 taking fourth, while the Poco M3's resurgence saw it shot to fifth. The newly announced Honor View40 (or V40 as its known in its debut market of China) takes sixth, ahead of another brand new phone - the...

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OnePlus watch gets certified, launch imminent

OnePlus' first smartwatch is confirmed to be announced at the beginning of this year and for now, we only know that it will adopt a round, classic design. And the most recent leak, if we can call it that, suggests that the device is about to be announced real soon. A listing from the Indian BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) shows that OnePlus' smartwatch has been certified and will come in two variants judging by the model numbers - W501GB and W301GB. We suspect that the two versions correspond to a Wi-Fi only version and an LTE model. Sadly, the listing doesn't reveal anything other...

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Realme UI 2.0 early access program announced for X50 5G and X50m 5G

Realme has announced the Realme UI 2.0 early access program for the X50 5G and X50m 5G in China. Those interested can participate in the program by heading to the Settings > Software Update menu on their phone, clicking on the gear icon in the top-right corner, then on "Trial version", and submit the required details. After these steps are completed, and you are enrolled in the early access program, the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 early access build will arrive on your phone before January 29. But do note that there are only 200 slots, so you might want to be quick if you don't want to...

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Nokia preparing to launch plenty of new phones in Q1 and Q2 2021

According to Nokiapoweruser, HMD Global is readying to launch a plethora of new handsets ranging from Nokia 1.4 all the way up to Nokia 7.3 and 7.4. The earliest one to arrive is the Nokia 1.4, which is scheduled for sometime in February. Most of the phone's specs are already known. Next on the list are the Nokia 6.3 and 6.4 5G and are supposed to be unveiled in late Q1 or early Q2 this year. It is believed that the "Quicksilver" codename that popped-up the other day belongs to the Nokia 6.3/6.4 5G. The specs for the two devices are also known. Lastly, the Nokia 7.3/7.4 5G are also...

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Cyberpunk 2077 gets v1.1 patch on PC, consoles, and Stadia

CD Projekt Red is rolling out its version 1.1 update for Cyberpunk 2077 as promised. The update is available for download across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Stadia. Patch 1.1 is out on PC, consoles and Stadia!In this update, which lays the groundwork for the upcoming patches, we focused on various stability improvements and bugfixes. List of changes: https://t.co/NlSEKjsax7 pic.twitter.com/WjLcD0SaZk— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) January 22, 2021 v1.1 focuses only on fixing some of the major game-breaking bugs and also improves performance in some...

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vivo S7t to come with Dimensity 820 SoC

vivo unveiled the S7 5G last August and followed it up with the S7e 5G in November. Now tipster Digital Chat Station claims vivo will add a third member to the S7 lineup dubbed vivo S7t, which will be powered by the Dimensity 820 SoC. The source says that the rest of the specs of the S7t will remain the same as the vanilla S7, meaning it will feature a 6.44" FullHD+ AMOLED screen with a fingerprint reader underneath and pack a 4,000 mAh battery with 33W charging. vivo S7 5G The S7t will have a total of five cameras onboard - 44MP wide and 8MP ultrawide cameras on the front, with...

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OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro key specs tipped

Leaked renders and images of the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro rumored to arrive in March revealed both smartphones will pack punch hole displays. Now we learn the punch holes on the OnePlus 9 duo will measure about 3.8mm. This information comes from a reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who also revealed that the OnePlus 9 Pro will pack a 6.78" QHD+ 120Hz curved screen while corroborating a previous leak that claimed the non-Pro variant will sport a 6.55" FullHD+ 120Hz flat display. OnePlus 9 Pro render leaked by OnLeaks Additionally, the source said that the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro will be...

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