Apple clarifies lossless audio on Apple Music, assures it's coming to the HomePod

Apple today published a support article that clarifies some details about its upcoming lossless audio support on Apple Music. Among the devices that will support this feature include iPhone and iPad models that are running the upcoming iOS 14.6 update as well as Macs running the upcoming macOS 11.4 update. On these devices, users can playback lossless audio at up to 24-bit, 48kHz but higher resolution files will require an external DAC. This is because the internal DACs in the iPhone, iPad, Macs, and Apple's Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter are only capable of decoding...

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ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G in for review

This is the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G, a phone that ZTE announced for the Chinese market in April, and that will make it to global markets on May 27. Starting at $749/€749/£649 for the 8/128GB trim and moving up to $849/€849/£739 for the 12/256GB top offer, the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G is rather aggressively priced and it seemingly cut no corners getting there. You get a potent 66W charger inside the box as well as a USB cable, earbuds, a USB-C to 3.5mm dongle and a thin case that leaves the phone's flat sides exposed. The design of the Axon 30 Ultra 5G stands out immediately. Sharp lines...

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Motorola One Action starts receiving Android 11 update

The Motorola One Action launched in 2019 with Android 9 Pie was upgraded to Android 10 and is now receiving the Android 11 update. This revelation comes from a Motorola Agent as a reply to a user query on the company's forums. Motorola One Action The Android 11 update for the One Action is currently seeding in Brazil, and it shouldn't be too long before the rollout expands to other markets. A detailed changelog of the Android 11 update is unavailable at the time of writing this, but you can expect the new build to bring the usual Android 11 goodies to the Motorola One...

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Samsung Galaxy F42 5G moves a step closer to launch as it gets Wi-Fi certified

Samsung introduced the Galaxy F52 5G a couple of days ago, and it will introduce the Galaxy F42 5G soon, which has been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance, moving it a step closer to the launch. The Galaxy F42 5G's Wi-Fi Alliance listing doesn't include its key specs, but the certifying authority does confirm that the smartphone, sporting model code SM-E426B/DS, will support 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity. That's hardly a surprise, though, since dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity isn't uncommon in modern-day smartphones. That said, if rumors are to be believed, the Galaxy F42 5G won't be...

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Realme tipped to launch Snapdragon 778 and 870-powered smartphones on June 18

A couple of days ago, Realme said it will soon launch a smartphone codenamed "Quicksilver" powered by the freshly announced Snapdragon 778 5G SoC. The company didn't reveal the timeframe for the same, but now we learn Realme is slated to unveil a Snapdragon 778-powered smartphone on June 18. Word comes from reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, who said that Realme will also introduce a Snapdragon 870-powered smartphone on the 18th of next month. The tipster doesn't divulge anything else about these smartphones, but the phone with the Snapdragon 778 chip at the helm they are referring...

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OnePlus 6, 6T get May security patch with OxygenOS 10.3.11

The OnePlus 6 and 6T, both launched in 2018, are receiving the OxygenOS 10.3.11 update. It doesn't bring any new features to the duo but bumps up the Android security patch level to May 2021 on both smartphones. Additionally, the new builds also improve the system stability on the OnePlus 6 pair and fix some known issues. OnePlus 6T OxygenOS 10.3.11 is based on Android 10, and it's going to be a while before OnePlus 6 and 6T get the Android 11 stable update since OnePlus will only start releasing the Android 11-based Open Beta builds beginning in August. Circling back to...

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Redmi Note 8 2021's design revealed in new teaser

A couple of days ago, Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi revealed it sold over 25 million units of the Note 8 globally, and to celebrate the milestone, the Chinese phone maker announced it will soon launch the Redmi Note 8 2021. While Redmi hasn't revealed the Note 8 2021's unveiling date yet, it took to Twitter to tease the smartphone's design. The poster shared by Redmi reveals the Note 8 2021 will pack a waterdrop notch display, just like the original Note 8. It also confirms that Note 8 2021 will arrive in blue color, but there will likely be more options available. Additionally, the image...

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