Panasonic announces 2-in-1 Toughbook G2 with 18.5h battery life and modular accessories

Panasonic just unveiled its newest 2-in-1 Toughbook G2. This is a Windows 10-powered detachable PC with three modular expansion slots called x-PAK’s. The expansions offer extra functions like serial interface, thermal camera, barcode scanner, or a quick-release SSD. The new ToughBook G2 will be backwards compatible with “most Toughbook 20 and G1 docks”. There’s a 10.1-inch display capable of reaching peak 1000 nits of brightness, and its powered by Intel Core i5 and i7 v Pro processors preloaded with Windows 10. The Toughbook G2 is rated for 18.5 hours of battery life and the device...

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OnePlus will add ‘optimized mode’ toggle in Oxygen OS 12 to address throttling

Following a performance vs optimization controversy this month, OnePlus has confirmed that it plans to address the debacle in the way that it should have done from the very beginning. A OnePlus employee confirmed through a OnePlus Forum thread that the Android skin will gain a toggle to enable/disable OnePlus’ performance optimization with an early build of Oxygen OS 12. Earlier this month, OnePlus was delisted from benchmarking app Geekbench due to alleged performance manipulations. This sparked controversy and OnePlus was prompted to respond to the allegations. Although benchmarking...

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Google clarifies which watches will get the Wear OS 3 update and when

On August 11 Samsung will unveil the first two watches running the new unified Wear platform which was developed by the Korean company in collaboration with Google. Today the search giant thankfully made some important clarifications about the platform, starting with its name: it will be called Wear OS 3, and not just "Wear" as Google hinted back at the I/O developer conference. Mobvoi TicWatch 3 Pro GPS Okay, now onto updates. The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS, TicWatch Pro 3 Cellular/LTE, and TicWatch E3 from Mobvoi will all be updated to Wear OS 3. The next wearables from Mobvoi will all...

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Moto G100 launches in the US with $100 discount

Motorola initially released the Moto G100 back in April, after an announcement in March. For some reason, it's taken the company until today to bring its device to the US market. But, alas, the wait is over. You can now buy a Moto G100 in the US, and not just that but you get a $100 introductory discount if you purchase the handset as soon as possible from Motorola's online store. The Moto G100 is compatible with T-Mobile, Google Fi, and AT&T, but 5G will only work on TMo and its various sub-brands. The phone has a 6.7-inch 1080x2520 90 Hz LCD touchscreen, the Snapdragon 870...

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HarmonyOS 2 public beta released for a bunch of Honor phones

Honor might be an independent company now, but the phones released before its split are still being supported by Huawei. Now, a bunch of those have been added to the HarmonyOS 2 public beta eligibility list. As of now, owners of the Honor 30, 30 Pro and 30 Pro+ along with the Honor V30 and V30 Pro can apply for a HarmonyOS 2 beta update to test out the new system and give their feedback. The Honor Play4 Pro and the Honor V6 tablet (only the one with model number KRJ-W09, KRJ-AN00A) are also on the list. It looks like Huawei will be able to reach its goal of 100 million devices...

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Poco X3 GT's design confirmed through renders, Dimensity 1100 also verified

The Poco X3 GT has been in the rumor mill for quite some time and one of the first things we've heard about the device is that it will come out as an international version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G in China. And the latest leaked renders and teaser coming straight from Poco seem to confirm that. Poco X3 GT Not only does Poco X3 GT look identical to the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G for the Chinese market but it's also confirmed to run on the Dimensity 1100 5G SoC, which powers the Redmi too. One of the images even shows the available color options - Blue/Green, Black and...

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Lava Z2s announced: an Android 11 Go phone with 6.51" IPS LCD, 5,000 mAh battery

The Lava Z2 was unveiled this January, an Android 10 Go edition phone with an INR 7,000 price tag. Now the company has brought out the Lava Z2s that costs INR 7,100. And this is a limited time offer, mind you. And yet things haven’t gotten better since the Z2, in fact, the “s” model has lesser camera hardware. It has a single 8 MP camera on the back (1.12 µm pixels, f/2.0 aperture) with an LED flash and the ability to record 1080p videos at 30 fps. On the front is a single 5 MP camera (f/2.2). Lava Z2s announced with 8 MP main and 5 MP selfie camera • 5,000 mAh battery For...

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Oppo unveils new charging technologies

Today Oppo announced its new charging technologies, which aim to ensure battery safety during fast charging. Oppo claims that using its hardware and AI software, a battery will have lost only 20% of its capacity after 1500 cycles, which exceeds the requirements by 300%. Starting with internal string double cell, which is grouping of two cells in one battery enclosure. A layer of polymer allows the two cells to work independently from each other. A battery safety detection chip is self-explanatory. It will look for abnormal voltage dips and alert you if you need to have the battery...

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OnePlus Buds Pro bring adaptive noise cancellation and up to 38 hours of endurance

Alongside the brand-new Nord 2 5G, OnePlus went ahead and unveiled its first Pro-tier earbuds – the OnePlus Buds Pro. As you may expect the Pro moniker brings adaptive noise cancellation to the mix thanks to three on-board microphones on each bud that cancel up to 40dB of surrounding commotion. OnePlus Buds Pro in black and white Buds Pro features a two-tone design with a matte in-ear part and glossy stem. They come in simple black and white colors. The buds are packed with 11mm drivers and support Dolby Atmos. Pairing happens over Bluetooth 5.2 and OnePlus is touting a 94ms...

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G debuts with Dimensity 1200 AI SoC, 50MP OIS main cam and 65W Warp Charge

What should a flagship smartphone experience entail and how much should it cost? OnePlus is bringing up this debate with the launch of its Nord 2 5G - the true successor to last year’s highly anticipated original Nord. The term flagship killer is being mentioned here again and Nord 2 certainly brings some high-end specs while still keeping pricing in midrange territory. OnePlus Nord 2 Nord 2 packs a 6.43-inch AMOLED with a 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution to the table. There’s a single 32MP selfie cam instead of the dual-cam setup on last year’s model which is great for...

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Huawei Summer Sale opens with discounts on select smartphones, tablets, laptops and accessories

Huawei kicked off its latest sales campaign for the UK and German markets and there are plenty of deals across several product categories. Users can save up to 56% on tablets, smartphones, headphones, wearables and laptops. Smartphones Starting off with the smartphones, Huawei is bundling its P40 Pro and FreeBuds 3 for £599.99/€699.00. The P40 Pro+ 5G model is down to £799.99/€999.00 instead of the £1,299/€1.399 retail. Huawei P Smart 2021 and a Huawei Band 4 are going for £179.99/€169. Tablets There are several deals on Huawei tablets as well with the MatePad Pro 10.8...

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Watch the OnePlus Nord 2 5G announcement live

The OnePlus Nord launched last year marked OnePlus' comeback to the mid-range segment, and today, the company will introduce its successor, dubbed OnePlus Nord2 5G. The launch event will begin at 2PM UTC, and you can follow it with us by tuning to the stream below. OnePlus hasn't detailed the Nord 2 5G's specs sheet yet, but previous leaks and official confirmations have left little to the imagination. The smartphone will have a custom-developed Dimensity 1200 SoC at the helm called Dimensity 1200-AI, sport a 6.43" 90Hz AMOLED screen, and pack a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W...

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First official image of Honor Magic3 case shows a large circular opening for the camera

Honor CEO George Zhao and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon spoke at a panel hosted by Reuters where they talked about their latest partnership – the Honor Magic3 - which will be among the first phones to be powered by the new Snapdragon 888+ chipset. At the panel Zhao revealed the inspiration between the two colorways for the Honor Magic3 – what photographers call “the golden hour”. It is a 15-20 minute period before sunrise or after sunset. It can be split into two stages. One stage is when the sun is just below the horizon and the sky is a deep, dark blue. The second stage is when the sun...

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Realme C12 and C15 now receiving Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0

The Realme C15 Qualcomm Edition received the stable build of Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 earlier this month, and now, it's the Helio G35-powered variant that's getting a taste of Realme's latest custom Android skin. Realme has also released Realme UI 2.0 for the C12, and the changelog of updates for both smartphones is the same. You get a new UI along with the usual Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0 goodies, including notification history, chat bubbles, one-time permissions, and three Dark Mode styles. You can head to the source links at the end of the article for the complete...

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1TB option for iPhone 13 Pro duo, LiDAR on all models, say analysts

Back in June analysts at Wedbush claimed that all iPhone 13 models will have LiDAR and that the Pro models will be available with up to 1 TB storage. Later the analysts at TrendForce reported that neither claim is true, limiting the LiDAR to the two Pro models and their storage to 512 GB. But the Wedbush analysts have kept a close eye at the supply chain in Asia and now reiterate their original claim – LiDAR on all models, 1 TB options on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. This might mean that the lower storage options (128 GB and 256 GB) will be doubled too. Image credit:...

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Google Maps now lets you avoid crowded mass transit in 100 countries

Back in June 2019, Google introduced the transit crowdedness estimates on its Maps that lets you avoid crowds in buses, trains, or the subway. That feature was initially available in 200 cities around the globe and now, Google is expanding it to over 10,000 transit agencies in 100 countries, helping more people find open seats in mass transit or avoid it if it's jam-packed and wait for another train because social distancing is important during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Google says these predictions are made using its AI technology, contributions from Google Maps users, and...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Z Fold3 5G will be IPX8 rated

Yet another insider report points to the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Z Flip3 5G being water resistant. According to Max Weinbach the pair will be IPX8 rated. That means that they'll be able to withstand water depths of more than 1 meter for over 30 minutes. Flip3 and Fold3 are IPX8 https://t.co/Lenz8aOuCV— Max Weinbach (@MaxWinebach) July 21, 2021 If true, and it's looking like it, the pair will be the first water-tight foldables in the world. Yet dust can also be a bane for foldables and their hinges in particular so it could prove more important for them to have dust protection, than...

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ZTE Axon 30 breaks cover in hands-on videos

Rumors and leaks about ZTE’s Axon 30 keep pilling on ahead of the phone’s announcement date scheduled for July 27. Today we have a pair of short hands-on videos of the Axon 30 showing off its design and the second-gen in-display camera. The first video shows the phone’s front and back design and gives plenty of attention to the hidden selfie camera. There’s a quick comparison to the outgoing Axon 20 and we can clearly see the progress in terms of display sharpness especially in the area above of the camera which is rumored to sport a 16MP sensor. The area remains indistinguishable from the...

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Samsung Galaxy A51 gets July 2021 Android security patch with the latest update

Samsung has released a new software update for the Galaxy A51, which bumps up the Android security patch level on the smartphone to July 2021. A complete changelog of the update is currently unavailable, but it might include some additional new features or user-facing improvements. Samsung Galaxy A51 The new firmware has version number A515FXXU5EUG2 and is currently seeding in Russia. If you live in Russia and haven't received the update prompt yet, you can check for the update manually by navigating to your Galaxy A51's Settings > Software update menu. Via

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