Realme 8 5G's key specs officially revealed ahead of April 21 announcement

The Realme 8 5G arriving on April 21 in Thailand was recently confirmed to have two color options - Supersonic Black and Supersonic Blue. And in a bid to build more hype around the smartphone, Realme has revealed a few specs of the Realme 8 5G. Realme 8 5G The Realme 8 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 700 SoC and pack a 6.5" punch hole display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone will be 8.5mm thin and weigh 185 grams. One of the images shared by Realme also confirms the 8 5G will feature a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, meaning the phone will use an LCD panel instead...

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Sony Xperia 1 III arrives for pre-order in Russia, costs $1,300

Sony has announced its third generation of Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 flagships but stayed silent on the pricing and availability. However, both phones have already appeared for pre-order on Sony Russia’s official store, and the prices are quite fascinating on their own - the Xperia 1 III is over $1,300, while the Xperia 5 III is north of $1,100. Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III The actual prices are in Russian rubles, and the Xperia 1 III technically is RUB99,990, which can also be translated to €1,095. For that price, Russian users will get a 12/256 GB smartphone in Black - there are...

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ZTE Axon 30 5G appears in Google Play Console listing and Geekbench

ZTE is expected to announce its new Axon 30 series on Thursday, but just before the lineup is officially unveiled, the phone appears in both the Google Play Console and on Geekbench. The ZTE device appeared on the Google Play Console with the model number A2022 and the listing reveals a few specs of the incoming ZTE flagship. The Axon 30 5G will come with a Snapdragon 888 5G chipset, 8GB of RAM, and a pixel density of 480ppi. The screen’s resolution is 1080x2400 px and the phone will come with Android 11 out of the box. The image included in the Google Play Console shows the...

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Oppo Reno6 Pro switches to a Dimensity 1200 chipset, according to leaked specs

It's hard to understand exactly what Oppo is doing with its Reno series of mid-range and upper-midrange devices these days, churning out "new" models multiple times a year that are incredibly similar to their predecessors in almost all respects, and sometimes even inferior in some ways. Our befuddlement at the situation obviously isn't stopping the company from continuing its strategy, and thus we already have a rumor detailing the main specs of the Reno6 Pro, even though the Reno5 Pro only arrived in stores this January. Oppo Reno5 Pro The Reno6 Pro is supposedly going to have a...

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Lenovo Legion Duel 2 video teardown investigates why it bent so easily

Earlier this month, Lenovo made the Legion Duel 2 gaming smartphone official, and Zack from JerryRigEverything promptly decided to subject it to his now-trademark "durability test". The result was rather shocking, as the Duel 2 easily snapped in three parts during the bend test. Today Zack's back with a teardown video of the phone, hoping to see what on the inside explains the snapping in pieces. Before we get to that, though, the usual way of getting inside applies - heat plus razorblade. The back glass comes out in thirds, which isn't that surprising considering how the phone...

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Amazon launches second generation Echo Buds for $120

Amazon today launched the second generation version of its Echo Buds. These are in-ear truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancelation. The new Echo Buds feature 20% smaller design compared to the previous generation model. The case now has a tall, slim profile compared to the short and wide case of the previous model. The earbuds are also smaller than before. They feature a shortened nozzle for improved comfort and new vents to equalize the pressure inside your ears. They come with four tip sizes and two wing tip sizes for optimal fit and the AirPods Pro-esque Ear Tip Fit...

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Motorola Moto G60 and G40 Fusion appear on Geekbench with Snapdragon 732G

Earlier today, we covered a rumor about the upcoming Motorola G60 and G40 Fusion which revealed both devices will launch with 120Hz displays, HDR10 support, 6,000 mAh batteries and the Snapdragon 732G at the helm. Based on previous speculations, the Moto G60 will be rebranded as the G40 Fusion (model number XT2147-1) in India and Brazil and is said to pack a 64MP primary camera and 16MP selfie shooter in the same body as the G60. The rest of the specs are said to be identical to the G60. Motorola Moto G60 renders Two new Geekbench listings now confirm both devices will indeed pack...

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Samsung Galaxy Book Pro laptops spotted in Safety Korea listings and renders

Samsung set a new Unpacked launch event for April 28 which will likely bring new Galaxy Book Pro laptops. Two new listings on Safety Korea reveal the possible laptops and leakster Evan Blass shared official-looking renders for the Galaxy Book Pro and Book Pro 360. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro in white and Galaxy Book Pro 360 in silver (Source: Safety Korea) The listings reveal the Galaxy Book Pro in white bearing the NT950QDB model number while the Galaxy Book Pro 360 is seen in silver as the NT950XDB. The main difference between the two will be that the Galaxy Book Pro 360 comes with...

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Realme 8 5G leaks in Supersonic Blue, shows up on Google Play Console

The Realme 8 5G has leaked once more, this time showing up on the Google Play Console and in a leaked press image. We've already seen the Realme 8 5G in renders and a quick 10s promo video, as well as a reveal on Geekbench and certification at the FCC. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, have 8GB of RAM, a 5,000mAh battery and a quad rear camera with a 48MP main sensor. Image source: Mukul Sharma The Google Play Console listing doesn't really add any new information to the table, but does confirm the previously leaked specs. The Realme 8 5G will debut on April...

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Moto G60 and G40 Fusion to arrive with 120Hz displays and 6,000 mAh cells

Two more mid-range Motorola smartphones are on the way as an increasingly large pile of leaks shows. They are named Moto G60 and G40 Fusion and should be identical for the most part. The latest leak reveals the battery capacities and some of the display specs. Both devices are expected to arrive with 120Hz displays supporting HDR10 capabilities. It's yet unknown the panel type but our bet is on IPS LCD given the history of past Motorola devices and the price bracket of the two handsets in question. The G60 will likely have a 6.78-inch 1080 x 2460px display while the memory options...

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TCL unveils the Fold 'n Roll concept device: the first phone that's both foldable and rollable phone

TCL unveiled the Fold ‘n Roll – no, those aren’t two different phones, it’s one device with two different ways to extend the display. It’s a prototype for now, TCL’s first device with a flexible screen will arrive later this year (and probably won't be this one). The TCL Fold ‘n Roll is an outward folder (i.e. the screen remains on the outside) and has a rollable mechanism that extends the unfolded screen. The company combined next-gen hinges and mechanics to support both actions. It starts off with a 6.87” screen, which can unfold to 8.85” (which will make it the largest foldable...

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TCL expands smartphone lineup with 20 Pro 5G, 20L, 20L+ and 20S

TCL kickstarted its TCL 20 lineup at the end of last year and the company is now expanding the series with three new additions - the 20L, 20L+ and 20 Pro 5G. The company says that the displays are what defines them. After all, TCL has a lot of experience making all sorts of screens. Let's start with the more interesting of the bunch, which is the TCL 20 Pro 5G. It has a stylish curved display featuring a 6.67 FHD+ AMOLED panel. Thanks to an additional Pixelworks chip, the display can do real-time SDR to HDR conversion of videos. The screen is also fine-tuned and can achieve an average...

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Apple confirms Spring Loaded event will be held on April 20

Yesterday, Siri played the role of leakster and revealed that Apple’s next event will take place on April 20. Now, Apple has issued official confirmation for the Spring Loaded event. The keynote will start at 10AM PDT / 5PM UTC time and will be broadcast on Apple.com as well as YouTube live from Apple Park, Cupertino. Apple SVP Marketing, Greg Joswiak also posted a teaser on his Twitter profile showing the same Apple logo which appears to be jotted with a pencil - possibly hinting at a new Apple Pencil. So excited for this one! Only seven more days. 👀 pic.twitter.com/PVJFcESqh8—...

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Watch the TCL 20L, 20S, and 20 Pro announcement live here

TCL has scheduled an event for today, where it will unveil its latest phones We expect to see at least three new phones - TCL 20L, TCL 20S, and TCL 20 Pro during the announcement that will be live-streamed on YouTube. It begins at 15:00 GMT/UTC, and we’ve provided a video below. These three phones will join the TCL 20 5G and TCL 20 SE, unveiled back in January during CES 2021. We expect the devices to be affordable midrangers at best, given the fact the predecessors TCL 10L and TCL 10 Pro were powered by Snapdragon 6-series chips. TCL is also a company that loves to showcase...

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OnePlus 9 and 9R now available for purchase in India

The OnePlus 9 and 9R unveiled last month are now available for purchase in India through Amazon.in and OnePlus's official Indian site. The OnePlus 9 comes in Astral Black, Arctic Sky, and Winter Mist colors and has two memory options - 8GB/128GB and 12GB/256GB priced at INR49,999 ($665/€555) and INR54,999 ($730/€610), respectively. OnePlus 9 The OnePlus 9R, on the other hand, is offered in Carbon Black and Lake Blue colors, and you can buy the 8GB/128GB model for INR39,999 ($465/€390) and 12GB/256GB variant for INR43,999 ($585/€490). OnePlus 9R The OnePlus 9 is...

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Promo videos offer a detailed first look at Sony's new Xperia Mark III phones

You can watch a replay of Sony’s Xperia Mark III announcement, it was an action-packed event that introduced three new phones in about half an hour. But there’s yet more to see from the new trio. Let’s look at the official Sony Xperia 1 III product video first. It starts off with the unique feature – four focal lengths from three cameras. The new periscope lens has a variable magnification and is able to switch between 70 mm and 105 mm focal length. The video touches on other pillars of the Xperia flagship line – gaming, audio and movie watching, but the biggest segments are photography...

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Kuo: iPhone 14 to have 48MP camera, 8K video, no more iPhone mini from 2022

Acclaimed Apple analyst Ming-Chu Kuo has come out with a sweeping report on Apple's movements in the next few years. Starting with next year's iPhone 14 lineup - it will consist of two 6.1-inch iPhones and two 6.7-inch iPhones. That means that Apple will stop making the 5.4-inch iPhone mini starting from next year - there will still be an iPhone 13 mini in 2021, but it's expected to be made in lower quantities. Apple needed to reduce iPhone 12 mini manufacturing orders due to lower-than-expected interest. The iPhone lineup in 2022 will feature two iPhone's with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch...

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Samsung schedules Galaxy Unpacked event for April 28

Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S21 flagships in January, but the company has something new up its sleeve. The Korean manufacturer has scheduled a new Unpacked event for April 28, saying we should expect “the most powerful Galaxy”, and we’ll know what exactly hides behind this slogan at 10 AM ET (14:00 UTC). The trailer suggests a small Galaxy box with the powerful device inside, meaning it could be the launch of the Galaxy Tab S8 series. There are also rumors that Samsung might launch Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 notebooks. They will have OLED screens, 5G connectivity out of...

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Sony Xperia 10 III brings SD690 and a triple camera

Alongside the brand new Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III, Sony introduced a compelling midrange offering dubbed Xperia 10 III. As the name implies this is the third refresh of 2019’s Xperia 10 and brings updates across the board. It's also the first midrange Xperia with 5G connectivity. The front is occupied by a 6-inch OLED display with HDR 10 support and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Sony has yet again gone for a tall 21:9 aspect ratio but managed to make the phone 3mm shorter and also shaved off a millimeter from the width making the Xperia 10 III more compact and easy to...

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Sony Xperia 1 III and 5 III announced with 120Hz screens, variable telephoto lenses

Sony just held its Xperia event, introducing three new phones with two of them being full-fledged flagships - Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III. As before, the latter aims to appeal to users looking for something more compact without sacrificing anything in terms of user experience. The two phones have unique variable telephoto cameras that can switch between 70mm and 105mm, which equates to around 2.9x and 4.4x optical zoom. The shooter itself uses a 12MP 1/2.9" Sony sensor with f/2.3 or f/2.8 aperture depending on the focal length you use and optical image stabilization. Digital zoom can...

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Huawei's partner releases SDK to quickly port GMS apps to AppGallery

Huawei has and one of its partners have developed a new tool that allows developers to port GMS-apps to AppGallery quickly and effortlessly. The Choice SDK was originally developed for Raiffeisen Bank and its mobile app, but its popularity has convinced the company to open-source it and make it available to any app publisher around the world. It has since been used by organizations in Austria like the Postal Service, the national TV, and the Railways. According to a Bluesource executive, Choice SDK has a simple stand-alone switch that removes the complexity out of development...

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Watch the Sony Xperia III lineup announcement live

Today’s the day we get to see the announcement of the latest smartphones from Sony. The event starts at 9:30 AM CEST / 7:30 AM UTC time and you can tune in from the comfort of your home to the official Sony Xperia YouTube channel stream below. Audio, mobile gaming, photography and cinematography are touted as the focus of the new products. Sony is also using the tagline “Redefining our future with tomorrow’s technologies” so we should expect camera improvements and flagship specs for the Xperia 1 III. Sony is also expected to bring the Xperia 5 III and Xperia 10 III to round out its...

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