Flashbacks: the phones that revolutionized mobile cameras, part 2

Last week we looked at revolutions in still photography in the world of mobile phones. This week we're switching our attention to moving pictures. We'll fast forward through the days of poor quality video and get straight to the good stuff. The Nokia N93 from 2006 was the first to record DVD-quality video, that is 640x480px at 30 frames per second. A few other phones managed 480p video the year before, but only at 15 fps. When it comes to video quality resolution alone doesn't cut it. Nokia N93 The first 720p videos were recorded by the aptly-named Samsung Omnia HD from 2009....

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Weekly poll results: the Redmi K40 series is shaping up to be a hit, Pro+ comes out on top

An interesting division formed in last week’s poll – most people are attracted either to the Redmi K40 or the Pro+ model. One side sees the vanilla K40 as a great value for money phone that will wipe the floor with mid-rangers based on the Snapdragon 700-series. The other side appreciates the higher end features of the top of the line phone. The latter side came out on top as the Redmi K40 Pro+ was chosen by 1 in 3 voters. The lead over the vanilla model is slim but undeniable. The Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably less desirable, though it still has its fans. Overall the K40 series is shaping...

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Skullcandy Jib True wireless earbuds review

The Skullcandy Jib True are the company's most inexpensive pair of wireless earbuds. The Jib True are meant to be a basic pair of truly wireless earbuds for undemanding buyers on a shoestring budget. Priced at 30 USD/2999 INR, these earbuds are an easy entry point for those purchasing their first pair. Design Despite the relatively low price, the Jib True don't feel cheap or poorly made. Our review unit came in the trendy Blue colorway, which has bright yellow and red highlights. You can also buy these in more plain Black or Gray colors. The earbuds are slightly on the...

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Razer launches Anzu smart glasses for $200

Razer has decided to get into the smart glasses market with the Anzu. Aside from having two shape, size, and lens options, the Anzu also features built-in audio functionality. Similar to the Bose audio sunglasses, the Razer Anzu feature open-ear speaker design that projects sound towards your ears from the temples. You can have music stream to your glasses or you can also take calls with the built-in microphone. To control playback, the Anzu have touch controls on the temples that let you access a variety of functions. They are available on both temples so you can use them...

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Apple discontinues the iMac Pro

Apple is discontinuing the iMac Pro desktop computer. The company is currently selling the base configuration on its website with a sign that says "While supplies last." You can no longer configure the computer and the default configuration is the only option available. This change was first noticed by 9to5Mac. Apple then confirmed that it will be discontinuing the product after supplies run out to The Verge. The iMac Pro was a more powerful version of the standard iMac. It featured the workstation-grade Intel Xeon processors with ECC memory and AMD Radeon Pro graphics. The iMac...

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Oppo Reno5 K 5G price revealed as sales begin in China

Oppo has revealed the price of the Reno5 K 5G introduced in China last week. The smartphone has two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB. The former is priced at CNY2,699 ($415/€350), and the latter will set you back by CNY2,999 ($460/€390). Both variants come in three colors and are up for purchase in China through Oppo's online store and online retailers JD.com, TMall, and Suning.com. The Oppo Reno5 K 5G has a Snapdragon 750G SoC at the helm and boots Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1. It's built around a 6.43" FullHD+ 90Hz Super AMOLED screen with a punch hole in the upper-left corner...

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Fitbit Ace 3 specs, images, and launch date leak

Fitbit introduced the Ace 2 fitness band for kids back in March 2019, and it will announce its successor dubbed Ace 3 on March 15, reports German blog WinFuture. The publication also shared some images of the Ace 3, which reveal it will come in a two-color design like its predecessor. The wearable will sport a 1.47" OLED touchscreen of 240x240-pixel resolution. It's not a color panel we are looking at, but the smart band will support animated clock faces. Fitbit Ace 3 will sport an OLED touchscreen The Ace 3 will feature a physical home button, which will be less angular than...

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Oppo A94 goes official with Helio P95 SoC, 48MP quad camera, and 6.43" AMOLED screen

Oppo announced the A93 last October with a Helio P95 SoC and 6.43" AMOLED screen. And today the company followed it up with its successor called A94. The Oppo A94 is also powered by the Helio P95 SoC and packs a 6.43" FullHD+ AMOLED screen like its predecessor, but it runs Android 11-based ColorOS 11.1 out of the box. The A94 has 8GB RAM and 128GB storage on board, although it also comes with a microSD card slot for storage expansion. For photography, the Oppo A94 comes with a total of five cameras - a 32MP selfie shooter inside the screen with the 48MP primary camera on the back joined...

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Realme Narzo 20 receiving Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update

The Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 detailed last September is currently available for a bunch of Realme smartphones through the early access program. However, the X50 Pro 5G received the Realme UI 2.0 stable update in December, and now it's the Narzo 20 that's getting a taste of Realme's latest custom Android skin. The Realme UI 2.0 stable update for the Narzo 20 brings in refreshed design and new features, including three Dark Mode styles, Tone Tunes, filters for Drawer Mode, and Sleep Capsule. You can check out the image for the complete changelog of the update. Narzo 20's...

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