Google Pixel’s June Feature Drop brings Astrophotography time lapse, Heads Up, Locked Photos Folder

Google’s latest Feature drop of Pixel smartphones is now rolling out with some new features and market expansion of already existing features. Last week, we reported that Astrophotography would receive a “time lapse” feature and this update includes it. Astrophotography will now capture a short timelapse of the exposure when shooting a still image with the mode. Basically, every long-exposure capture of the sky that you perform on the Pixel will also be made into a short video of the exposure time, much like Google Photos does with Motion Photos. There isn’t a dedicated...

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Oppo A16 stops by Geekbench with Helio G35 chipset and 3GB of RAM

The Oppo A16 has already been certified by a bunch of authorities worldwide, in fact it has been as of last month, and today it was spotted in the Geekbench database, further signifying its imminent launch. The phone is powered by MediaTek's Helio G35 chipset, and it has 3GB of RAM, according to the benchmark listing. Of course, there could be multiple versions with differing memory amounts. For comparison, the Oppo A15, this device's predecessor, sports MediaTek's Helio P35 SoC and either 2 or 3GB of RAM. Based on the prior certifications, we also know that the A16 has a 5,000 mAh...

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vivo Y53s 5G launches with Snapdragon 480 and 90 Hz screen

The vivo Y53 was released in March 2017, and today the company just launched the Y53s 5G on the Chinese market. We're a bit baffled by the naming choice here, this definitely can't in any way be a straight-up successor of a phone from four years ago, so then why not use some other numbers? Alas, it is what it is. Oh, just what is it, you ask? Most likely, a direct successor to the Y52s from last year in fact. The vivo Y53s 5G is a new smartphone that has a 6.58-inch 90 Hz FHD+ IPS LCD touchscreen, the Snapdragon 480 5G chipset at the helm, aided by 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of...

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Sony WF-1000XM4 review

Introduction, unboxing When it comes to truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation there are good, there are great and there are Sony's WF series - the gold standard. These are the second generation, the WF-1000XM4, which aim to take their predecessor's place as the go-to for high-fidelity TWS earbuds with NC. We'll go over how they compare to the WF-1000XM3, after we do an unboxing. You get the new redesigned case, the buds themselves, two additional sets of ear tips of different sizes and a USB cable. Design, features The new case supports both fast USB-C...

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Sony WF-1000XM4 are smaller, support LDAC and have better noise cancellation

Sony’s latest pair of TWS buds, the WF-1000XM4, are here and improve on their predecessors across the board. Part of that is thanks to the more capable Sony V1 chip, but the buds themselves have a better construction, which enables better audio quality and improved noise cancellation. These are the first TWS buds in the wold to support Hi-Res audio over the LDAC codec (or so Sony claims). LDAC carries up to 3x the amount of data compared to typical Bluetooth audio. The DSEE Extreme feature uses AI to reconstruct compressed audio to something with “close to Hi-Res quality”. 360 Reality...

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OnePlus is working on a Dimensity 1200 phone

It seems OnePlus is ready to take a different chipset provider according to the latest leaks from Digital Chat Station. So far there have only been Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered OnePlus phones but now the noted tipster is reporting an upcoming OnePlus phone powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 SoC is in the works. Digital Chat Station post on Weibo The new leak reveals the Dimensity powered OnePlus is already in the engineering prototype stage and will bring a punch-hole cutout in the top left corner of the display just like the OnePlus 9 series. The panel will allegedly be flat just...

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Nokia C01 Plus silently announced with Android 11 Go Edition

Nokia has just revealed its latest smartphone which is the ultra-affordable C01 Plus (not to be confused with the Nokia C1 Plus that looks exactly the same). The handset comes with Android 11 Go Edition and it comes with great specs like dual SIM capabilities and an octa-core CPU. The front of the phone is occupied by a 5.45” display with HD+ resolution and an 18:9 ratio. This means there are bezels on top and bottom, with the upper one having room for a 5MP selfie snapper, LED flash, and an earpiece; the bottom simply has the Nokia logo. The camera on the back has another 5MP sensor...

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Poco M3 Pro arrives in India, sale begins on June 14

Poco first announced the M3 Pro midranger with 5G connectivity and a 90Hz display back in May. The phone was available in a bunch of markets from the start - from Europe all the way to Far-East Asia. One market that was missing from the list was India, and now the Xiaomi-owned brand is fixing the problem - the Poco M3 Pro will launch there as well, on June 14. The Poco M3 Pro will launch in all three colors, including the eye-grabbing POCO Yellow (the other two are Cool Blue and Power Black). Prices are INR13,999 ($190/€155) or INR15,999 ($220/€180), depending on whether the memory...

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Realme GT 5G global launch scheduled for June 15

Realme has announced an official launch date for its Snapdragon 888-powered GT 5G flagship. The device’s global reveal will take place exactly a week from now on Tuesday, June 15. The keynote will start at 12 noon UTC time and will be live streamed on YouTube. They don't stand a chance. #FlagshipKiller2021Join us for the global launch of #realmeGT on June 15th at 1PM: https://t.co/ooNrSLMq2y pic.twitter.com/kgEWkHUI1z— realme UK (@realmeUK) June 8, 2021 Just yesterday, Realme spilled the GT 5G’s EU pricing, starting at €550 for the 12/256GB model. The listing was since deleted but it...

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Apple AR headset to launch in Q2 2022, says Kuo

Right after yesterday’s Apple event comes more speculation surrounding the long-rumored Apple AR headset. Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has come out with a new note to investors which specifies a launch date in the second quarter of 2022. Previous rumors mentioned a 2023 launch date. We predict that Apple will launch an AR HMD (head-mounted display) device in 2Q22. The device will provide a video see-through AR experience, so the lens is also needed, and Genius is also a key supplier. – Ming-Chi Kuo The latest investor note also detailed Apple’s camera lens supply chain and...

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iQOO Z3 5G launches internationally, India gets it first

The vivo iQOO Z3 5G has been official for over two months in China, and it now embarks on its trip around overseas markets. The first stop is India, where the phone was announced with an aggressive starting price of INR19,990 (the equivalent of $275). This buys you a Snapdragon 768G with an advanced cooling system and a 120Hz 6.58” LCD of Full HD+ resolution. In India the phone will be available in three memory combos - 6/128GB, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. Other highlights include 55W fast charging and a 64MP main camera with autofocus. vivo iQOO Z3 5G The iQOO Z3 5G is...

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