Asus ROG Phone 5 is coming on March 10

Yesterday Asus confirmed its upcoming ROG phone will be called ROG Phone 5 skipping the number 4, and today the company revealed the ROG Phone 5 will be unveiled on March 10. Asus has set up an event page on its website with a countdown to the launch event. It will begin at 7PM (UTC+8) in Taipei and 12AM (UTC+1) in Berlin. And if you are in New York, it will start at 6AM (UTC-5) on March 9. The event page doesn't divulge anything about the ROG Phone 5, but Geekbench revealed the smartphone will run Android 11 and have a Snapdragon 888 SoC at the helm with two RAM options - 8GB and...

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Redmi K40 will have a triple camera, official poster confirms

The Xiaomi Redmi K40 series is scheduled to arrive on February 25, and today the brand has posted a new teaser of the launch, revealing the camera setup of the phones. We’re looking at an “AI triple camera” that comes with two big cameras, positioned vertically, nestling two smaller horizontal holes in between them - one for a camera, the other for a microphone, but it could also be nothing, like one of the holes on the back of the Mi 10T series. The Redmi K40 phones were confirmed to run on Snapdragon 888 chipset, however, one leak suggested the flagship platform is reserved for the...

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Microsoft announces its next 21H1 update for Windows 10

In a blog post written by John Cable, Vice President, Program Management, Windows Servicing and Delivery, the next features to arrive in the next major Windows 10 update are briefly outlined. The focus for the 21H1 update is to improve on security, remote access, and quality. The most significant feature arriving to Windows 10 is the ability to set an external webcam as the default for Windows Hello facial authentication. This is particularly useful when using a mobile computer that already has a Windows Hello webcam built-in but you may have it docked to a desktop monitor and would like...

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Realme GT 5G appears in 3C listing with 65W charging

The hype surrounding Realme's upcoming GT 5G (aka Realme Race) is growing by the day as we await its March 4 announcement. We first reported on the Snapdragon 888-powered device back in December and now we have a listing that confirms the phone will ship with 65W charging capabilities. Realme RMX2202 listing on 3C database The info comes from China’s 3C certification agency revealing a Realme device with the same RMX2202 model number seen in previous TENAA listing from earlier this month. This info comes after previous speculations suggested the GT 5G would debut with Realme’s...

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Infinix Note 10 Pro pops up on Geekbench

Hong Kong-based smartphone maker Infinix Mobile is about to add a new phone to its Note lineup. The Infinix Note 10 Pro was spotted on Geekbench with MediaTek’s Helio G90T chipset and 8GB RAM. The phone managed 433 points in the single-core department and 1,125 points on the multi-core test. The listing also revealed the device boots Android 11. Infinix Note 10 Pro Geekbench listing The upcoming phone was also spotted on the FCC database a while ago bearing the X695 model number. That listing revealed it will pack dual-band Wi-Fi and 5G connectivity, 256GB storage and 33W...

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Caviar custom PlayStation 5 will cost $500,000, will be covered with 4.5 kg of gold

Late last year Caviar decided to get out of its comfort zone of making bejeweled smartphones and announced a gilded PlayStation 5 console dubbed “Golden Rock” because of its characteristic appearance. Nine consoles will be made with a starting price of $499,000. No, not a typo, that’s half a million dollars. And if you’re thinking that no one will pay that much, you’d be wrong – apparently, the company has received 1,342 applications to buy one. Among those interested are basketball superstar LeBron James as well as “a well-known Russian businessman living outside Russia and an...

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OnePlus Nord N10 gets February security patch with latest OxygenOS update

The latest OxygenOS update for the OnePlus Nord N10 5G brings network stability improvements, an updated GMS package which now sports version 2020.12 as well as the February security patch making it the first OnePlus device to do so. OxygenOS 10.5.10 update changelog The OxygenOS 10.5.10 update is rolling out to Global and European variants of the N10 5G and weighs in at 505 MB. The biggest change is the improvements to 5G connectivity and stability which was plaguing users. Unfortunately, the phone still boots Android 10 and there’s no info when we’ll see the promised Android 11...

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Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G is now receiving stable Android 11 update (still based on MIUI 12)

Earlier this month Xiaomi started rolling out the stable Android 11 update for the Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro, now their Mi 10T Lite 5G sibling is joining the party with a release on the Global Stable channel. This means that the Mi 10i 5G, which is essentially the same phone, should get the OTA update soon as well. This update – V12.0.2.0.RJSMIXM – pushes the Android version up to 11, however, MIUI remains at version 12.0. MIUI 12.5 is coming to the device, the official schedule shows that it will arrive in late Q2. Anyway, back to the current update. Its changelog is pretty laconic –...

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Oppo Find X3 Neo leaks in renders, might actually be the Reno5 Pro+

Oppo is expected to bring the Find X3 Lite and Find X3 Neo alongside the Find X3 Pro, and it looks both non-flagships are already out on the market under different names. The Find X3 Lite was discovered to be a rebranded Oppo Reno5 Pro, and today leaked renders of the Find X3 Neo confirmed it might well be a rebadged Oppo Reno5 Pro+ 5G. Oppo Find X3 Neo According to the Dutch source, these are the official press renders and they are pretty much the same as the Reno5 device, sans the wallpaper. We’re looking at a quad-cam setup on the back with a telephoto cam with optical zoom...

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Microsoft gives older games FPS Boost on Xbox Series S and X with

Starting today, Microsoft has enabled FPS Boost for five popular titles on the new Xbox Series X and S consoles - Far Cry 4, New Super Lucky’s Tale, Sniper Elite 4, UFC 4, and Watch Dogs 2. FPS Boost will do what its name suggests - boost the frames per second anywhere from twice to four times. That means that a game like UFC 4 can now run at 60fps, while New Super Lucky’s Tale will be able to hit 120fps. What's most impressive is that the FPS Boost feature doesn't require a game update nor any work from the game developer. In practice the game believes it's still running at its older...

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The OnePlus 9 Pro will have an LTPO display, claims leakster

From previous leaks we know that the OnePlus 9 Pro will have a 6.78” 1440p+ display with 120Hz refresh rate. Hands-on photos of the phone even showed the mode selection screen, which allows you to pick the resolution and refresh rate. But it turns out this isn’t everything there is to know about the 9 Pro’s screen. OnePlus 9 Pro display settings (source Dave2D) Leakster Max J. hints that the display will use an LTPO panel. You should have heard about LTPO by now – Samsung used it on the Note 20 Ultra and S21 Ultra, Apple is expected to use LTPO displays on the iPhone 13 Pro...

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New Huawei Mate X2 image confirms inward fold

Huawei will introduce the Mate X2 on February 22. A rumor suggested the company is moving away from the outward fold and the new device will have an inward fold, and now a leaked teaser once again confirms it - Huawei will indeed adopt the design that Samsung Galaxy Fold initially brought to the world. The poster is accompanied by a famous Albert Einstein quote “Knowledge is limited, imagination embraces the entire world”. There are also the words “Huawei Mate X2 in a new body” on the bottom, obviously pointing to the fact we’ll see the new form factor. The Huawei Mate X2 will be...

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Asus confirms ROG Phone 5 moniker as it celebrates Tencent partnership

The ROG Phone line from Asus has established itself as the leader in the gaming phone world and after several leaks and listings, we finally get official confirmation of the next ROG model’s name. As expected Asus will skip the number 4 which holds bad homage across Asia and will instead release the ROG Phone 5 towards the end of next month as revealed by to a teaser poster. ROG Phone 5 confirmation The ROG Phone 5 name was confirmed in a Weibo post which celebrates the three-year partnership between Asus and Tencent. The announcement itself is a clear indication that we’ll likely...

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Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ update will add Pen to text feature, support for Buds Pro's 360 Audio

An upcoming update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ will significantly improve the experience of using the S Pen and Galaxy Buds Pro with the Android slates. This update will allow you to enter handwritten text in apps that usually expect keyboard input – for example, you can write a URL in the browser and a query in the search field, the software will take care to translate that to digital text. Also, Samsung Notes will be able to the same automatic conversion with the ‘Pen to text’ option. It supports over 80 languages (any language supported by the Samsung Keyboard) and it...

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Poco unveils its new brand logo and mascot

Poco today announced its new brand logo and company mascot. The new visual identity, for now, is exclusive to the Indian division of the brand. The company also revealed a new tagline — Made of Mad. The new company mascot, which looks like an emoji mashup, is also part of the new logo. Of course, there's some deep meaning behind its various visual features, which you can find explained in the infographic below. Okay, then Poco started out as a sub-brand from Xiaomi back in 2018, targeted towards enthusiast customers on a budget. The brand went independent last year and is...

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Samsung will unveil new TVs with "cutting-edge technologies" on March 2

Samsung already unveiled the first models in its 2021 TV lineup with Neo QLED and microLED options. Now the company is inviting everyone to join it at the Unbox & Discover 2021 event to be held (virtually) on March 2. Then “Samsung will share its vision for how the company’s latest innovative products are set to redefine the role of the TV through cutting-edge technologies, beautiful design and impactful partnerships.” Despite the recent push towards microLED, a report from a couple of days ago says that Samsung will introduce QD-OLED TVs as early as next year – these...

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Samsung brings One UI 3.1 for older Galaxy flagships and midranges

Samsung has announced its One UI 3.1 which debuted on the Galaxy S21 series is making its way to a series of devices headlined by last year’s Galaxy S20 and Note20 series as well as the foldable Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold2 devices. In addition 2019’s Galaxy S10 and Note10 series phones as well as the original Galaxy Fold and several A-series members from 2020 and 2019 are also getting the update though availability will vary by regions and carrier. The new update brings new camera features, multi-microphone recording, eye comfort shield, private share and auto-switch for your Galaxy Buds....

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LG is developing a foldable display for Apple

LG’s smartphone division may have an uncertain future but it's got no shortage of ideas or development potential. Reports from Taiwanese media DigiTimes said Apple has commissioned LG Display to develop a foldable panel for a future iPhone. According to industry sources, the division at LG, responsible for the development and manufacturing of display panels, is only working with Apple on a prototype. It is not yet confirmed whether future iPhones will have foldable OLEDs made by LG, or Cupertino will turn to other makers once the design is finalized. Reports from earlier this week...

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Samsung Galaxy A72 4G moves a step closer to launch as it gets NBTC certification

The Samsung Galaxy A72 4G (SM-A725F/DS) we've been hearing about for a long time has moved a step closer to launch as it has been certified by Thailand's NBTC. The listing on the Thai certifying authority's website doesn't include any specs of the Galaxy A72 4G, but a recent leak revealed its design and full specifications. According to that leak, the Samsung Galaxy A72 4G will be powered by the Snapdragon 720G SoC paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM. The smartphone will run Android 11 out of the box and have two storage options - 128GB and 256GB. It will also have a microSD card slot for...

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