OnePlus Nord 2 5G's design confirmed in latest teaser

The OnePlus Nord 2 5G's renders that leaked last month revealed the smartphone's design, which is now officially confirmed by the phone maker as it posted a teaser of the Nord 2 5G on its social media accounts. The image shows us the Nord 2 5G's rear side, which is similar to the OnePlus 9's. It has a OnePlus logo, and a camera island in the top-left corner housing three cameras, with the primary already confirmed to use a 50MP Sony IMX7666 sensor with OIS. The poster doesn't show us the Nord 2 5G's front side, but from previous leaks, we know it will pack a screen with a punch hole...

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Sony Xperia 1 III will only get one major Android update

If you were wondering what kind of software support to expect from Sony's latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 III, we have the answer for you and you may not like it. According to Sony Netherlands, the Xperia 1 III is getting one major Android update and two years of monthly security updates. That's it. We really hope this is a mistake - that someone in Sony's team in the Netherlands was misinformed or something, because otherwise this is pretty ridiculous. We've seen a bunch of Android device manufacturers left and right increase their software support windows at least for the...

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Pocket Casts is acquired by Automattic, parent company of WordPress

On Friday, Automattic announces that Pocket Casts, a fully-featured podcast listening app that’s been around for years, will be joining WordPress’ parent company. As part of Automattic, Pocket Casts will continue to provide you with the features needed to enjoy your favorite podcasts (or find something new). We will explore building deep integrations with WordPress.com and Pocket Casts, making it easier to distribute and listen to podcasts. We’re thrilled that we can continue to give our users a multitude of ways to tell and engage with stories that matter. It seems...

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Mophie releases 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger stand for Apple devices

Mophie has announced a new wireless charger that will let you charge three devices at the same time. Designed for Apple devices, users can charge their iPhone 12, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. This accessory is primarily a stand for the MagSafe charger. It does not itself include a MagSafe charger but if a user already has one then they can place the charger on the back of the stand and then place the iPhone 12 on the front. The magnets in the charger will hold the phone in place at a convenient angle and you can even place the phone sideways in landscape...

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The Amazon Appstore will support Android App Bundles soon

Starting in August, Google will require new apps submitted to the Play Store to come in the Android App Bundle (AAB) format instead of the APKs that were used until now. Amazon is not going to be left behind, the company announced that it is working on AAB support for its Appstore (which will also be the default source of Android apps on Windows 11). The Amazon Appstore will continue to accept APK submissions from developers, in fact the submission process will not change. Bundles have several advantages over APKs as they make for smaller app downloads and enable dynamic features such as...

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Xiaomi has sold 1 million Redmi-branded power banks (10,000 and 20,000 mAh)

In February last year Xiaomi introduced two Redmi-branded power banks, one with 10,000 mAh capacity and one with 20,000 mAh. Now the company announced that it has sold 1 million units in total of these two. In India the two power banks are selling at a discount at the moment, down to INR 800 (20% off) for the 10,000 mAh model and INR 1,400 (30% off) for the 20,000 mAh one. In Europe only the 10,000 model seems to be available, currently down to €10. The larger model outputs 18W, the smaller one is limited to 10W. Both can be charged back up using a USB-C or microUSB cables. The 1...

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Zepp Z launched in India for INR25,999, sales begin July 20

Amazfit completed three years in India, and to celebrate the milestone, Zepp Health - which owns the Zepp and Amazfit brands - today announced the Zepp Z in the Indian market. The Zepp Z is priced at INR25,999 ($350/€295) and it will be up for purchase in the country starting July 20 from Amazon.in. The Zepp Z sports a 1.39" AMOLED color touchscreen having 454x454-pixel resolution and a pixel density of 326ppi. The display is covered with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3, has a peak brightness of 550 nits, and supports over 50 watchfaces. The smartwatch has 5ATM water resistance and comes with...

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ZTE Blade V30 series launches with 64MP cameras and 5,000 mAh batteries

The latest devices in ZTE’s portfolio are two affordable 4G midrangers dubbed Blade V30 and Blade V30 Vita. They launched in Mexico and bring large IPS LCDs, 48MP/64MP primary cameras and 5,000 mAh batteries. The Blade V30 packs a 6.67-inch FHD+ panel with a punch-hole cutout for the 16MP selfie cam while the Vita goes up to 6.8-inches but brings down the resolution to 720 x 1640-pixels. There is a solid chin on the Vita as well as a waterdrop notch for the 8MP selfie cam. Going around the back we find a 64MP primary shooter on the Blade V30 accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide snapper,...

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Poco F3 GT is launching on July 23 in India

Poco India has been teasing the launch of its F3 GT for some time now and we finally have a date to look forward to. We’ll see the latest Poco phone launch a week from now on July 23 as confirmed by the brand’s official Twitter handle. POCO.... F3... GT.. Nuff Said1 Week to go. #SwitchItUp pic.twitter.com/1MWCMcqF6p— POCO India - The God Of Madness (@IndiaPOCO) July 16, 2021 The Poco F3 GT is expected to be a rebranded Redmi K40 Gaming Edition meaning we should be getting a 120Hz OLED, a Dimensity 1200 chipset and a 5,000 mAh battery with 67W wired charging. The device should also...

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Realme GT Explorer Master Edition coming with Snapdragon 870, vanilla model passes by Geekbench

As evident by several leaks, Realme is planning to introduce a Master Edition of its GT 5G model on July 21. It seems however that there will be more than one Master Edition phone at launch with an “Explorer Master Edition” joining the vanilla variant. The news is now clarified by Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) who shared an image of the RMX3366 aka Explorer Master Edition. Because there seems to be some confusion ahead of the #RealmeGTMasterEdition launch, the variant pictured below (RMX3366) will be marketed as the "Explorer Master Edition", along with the "Master Edition" (RMX3361) I've...

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TSMC revenue goes up amid chip shortage

TSMC is responsible for about 28% of the world's chip manufacturing and its portfolio of hardware ranges from consoles and smartphones to PCs and cars. Despite the ongoing chip shortage the company manages to report an impressive growth year-over-year. The latest financial report reads $13.3 billion in sales, which is a hefty 20% jump compared to the same quarter last year. The company's CEO, however, warns that the chip shortage will continue throughout the whole year, though car manufacturers will feel the pressure being gradually released. With TSMC leading the market, the...

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Realme working on a MagSafe alternative of its own, it's called MagDart

A recent EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) filing reveals that Realme is readying an alternative to Apple's MagSafe of its own and unsurprisingly, which will be called MagDart. The documents are filed by Realme's chief company, Oppo. The document doesn't reveal much but it does confirm that the MagDart product includes wireless charging pads for smartphones. It just doesn't get more obvious than this. The MagDart charger itself is still undergoing a certification process, though. In addition, it's probably safe to assume that other companies under the BBK...

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OnePlus Buds Pro will be unveiled on July 22 with adaptive noise cancellation and Warp Charge

OnePlus is set to introduce the Nord 2 5G on July 22, and alongside that, the company will also unveil its new TWS earphones, dubbed OnePlus Buds Pro. This revelation comes from OnePlus' R&D Head Kinder Liu, who said the Buds Pro will feature adaptive noise cancellation and use three microphones to monitor exterior noises and then "intelligently produce noise-canceling counter frequencies" to automatically reduce the noise levels between 15 to 40 decibels. The OnePlus Buds Pro look similar to Apple's Airpods Pro, and their design will be a combination of matte and glossy finishes. The...

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Realme Explorer Master Edition coming with Snapdragon 870, vanilla model passes by Geekbench

As evident by several leaks, Realme is planning to introduce a Master Edition of its GT 5G model on July 21. It seems however that there will be more than one Master Edition phone at launch with an “Explorer Master Edition” joining the vanilla variant. The news is now clarified by Steve Hemmerstoffer (@OnLeaks) who shared an image of the RMX3366 aka Explorer Master Edition. Because there seems to be some confusion ahead of the #RealmeGTMasterEdition launch, the variant pictured below (RMX3366) will be marketed as the "Explorer Master Edition", along with the "Master Edition" (RMX3361) I've...

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