Realme's latest teaser is a dig at Apple

Realme is bringing the first Android smartphone with magnetic charging on August 3, and with that, it will also announce the MagDart, its own magnetic wireless charger. Our exclusive leak revealed an absolute unit of a charger, but now we expect to also see a thinner solution similar to Apple's 15W MagSafe. Realme CEO has posted two teasers on his Twitter page, taking a dig at Cupertino. Madhav Sheth has said the MagDart would be 440% faster and thinner, without specificing the reference point. However, MagSafe is the only popular comercially available alternative so it's clear that it's...

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Check out all the promo videos of the Huawei P50 series, including an official unboxing

Huawei has announced the P50 and P50 Pro smartphones yesterday. Now that the dust from the event has settled, we decided to go through the official promos the company has posted online, as well as an official fully-fledged video review. The P50 duo has a radical new dual-matrix camera design and Huawei has decided to emphasize what it does best - build a great camera phone with amazing capabilities both for photos and videos. The Huawei P series has always been about aesthetics and photography, and in the video review Bruce Lee, VP and Product Manager at Huawei, explained what new...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 passes through 3C again, will support 25W charging after all

Last week, it was reported by Ice Universe on Twitter that Samsung’s upcoming clamshell foldable phone the Galaxy Z Flip3 was going to arrive with the same 15W charging capacity as the original Galaxy Z Flip. A recent 3C certification entry for the Z Flip3 now refutes this. The 3C certification shows that the Z Flip3 with model number SM-F7110 is associated with the EP-TA200 and EP-TA800 chargers. It’s unclear which one the phone will actually come with, but this does confirm that the Z Flip3 will be compatible with the faster charger of the two. While the EP-TA200 is the Adaptive...

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OnePlus Nord CE update brings camera improvements and less overheating

OnePlus recently launched (and subsequently released) the Nord 2 smartphone, but not long before that the Nord CE debuted as a "core edition" of the original Nord. This model hasn't been forgotten by the company after the arrival of the Nord 2, and now it's receiving a new software update. The new build for the Nord CE is labeled OxygenOS 11.0.5.5, and it brings with it "optimized overheating control management", improved overall stability, fixes for known issues, along with improvements to the camera image clarity and stability, better white balance consistency for enhanced image...

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Realme 8s leaks, official images and specs are out

Unsurprisingly given its usual new phone release pace, Realme is working on its next device, and today a huge leak brings us its specs and some official-looking images too. The device in question is said to be called Realme 8s, and in spite of the lack of 5G branding, this will be a 5G capable smartphone. In fact, it's a bit of a confusing addition to the Realme 8 family. Because of the 5G support, it can only be viewed as a a slight improvement over the Realme 8 5G, which it is. We're not sure whether it will end up being sold alongside all the other Realme 8 branded handsets or...

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Canalys: China smartphone shipments declined by 17% in Q2, vivo in the lead

According to the latest report from Canalys, smartphone shipments in China totaled 74.9 million units for the April-June period. The number represents a 17% decline compared to the 90.7 million shipments during the same period last year. Another big takeaway is that Huawei is no longer among the top five largest brands in its local market. Leading the way is vivo which managed 18.2 million shipments and a 24% market share. Oppo comes in second with 16 million shipments and 21% of the market while Xiaomi with its 12.6 million shipments and 17% market share rounds out the top three. ...

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ brings ANC and 20-hour battery life

Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen today announced its Beoplay EQ earbuds which marks the first active noise cancelation earbuds in the maker’s lineup. They feature an in-ear design without any protruding stems and offer up to 20 hours of usage with their charging case. Beoplay EQ are powered by 6.88 mm electro-dynamic drivers and feature three microphones in each bud for ANC and voice pickup. The buds pack an anodized aluminum casing and feature the signature B&O sound tuning. Pairing is done over Bluetooth 5.2 and battery life is rated at 6.5-hours on the buds with ANC on and 20 hours...

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Leakster: the Snapdragon 898 will run its Cortex-X2 prime core at 3.09 GHz

The successor to the Snapdragon 888 will be called the Snapdragon 898, according to leakster Ice Universe, who also posted that the prime Cortex-X2 core will be running at 3.09 GHz. The single X2 will most likely be paired with 3x Cortex-A710 and 4x Cortex-A510, the first ARMv9 designs. The X2 promises a 16% speed boost over the X1, the A710 upgrades are more focused on energy efficiency (+30%). And keep in mind that these numbers are if the cores are fabbed on the same process. The 898 chipset will be manufactured at Samsung’s 4nm foundry (according to rumors), the process...

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Official Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 cases leak, show kooky design with belts and D-rings

Come, feast your eyes on these Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 cases. Some of them are a little... utilitarian. The official cases for the new clamshell foldable will come in leather, silicone and clear varieties. The leather case looks pretty fine. This image also showcases the larger external display and dual camera setup. As a reminder, the Z Flip3 (and Z Fold3) will be the first water-resistant foldables with an IPX8 rating. Of course, the cases have nothing to do with that, but we’re curious to see the hinge that made this possible. Official Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 case (leaked...

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Motorola Edge 20, 20 Pro, 20 Lite announced

A trio of new Motorola phones was announced with the Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 and Edge 20 Lite. The Pro model brings a flagship specs sheet with its 6.7-inch OLED display of speedy 144Hz refresh rate, 108 main cam and 8MP periscope module with 5x optical zoom. The Edge 20 houses the same 144Hz OLED panel and 108MP main shooter but substitutes the periscope for an 8MP telephoto module with 3x optical zoom. Edge 20 Lite dials back to a 6.7-inch 90Hz OLED and 108MP main cam. Edge 20 Pro brings a Snapdragon 870 chipset with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage while the Edge 20 gets Snapdragon 778G with...

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Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro ECG and Band 6 Pro announced

Alongside the brand new P50 series, Huawei introduced two new wearables with the Watch GT 2 Pro ECG and Band 6 Pro. Both offer incremental upgrades over their standard versions with the Watch GT 2 Pro ECG offering electrocardiogram readings while Band 6 Pro comes with body temperature measurements. Watch GT 2 Pro ECG is identical in size and features to the regular Watch GT 2 Pro which we reviewed last year. It brings a 1.39-inch AMOLED display, Sapphite crystal-infused glass protection and titanium frame. You get heart-rate tracking, blood oxygen monitoring and sleep and stress...

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Nothing ear (1) review

The ear (1) is the first product from the London-based Nothing. By now you must have read all about the company and its founding members — and if not, you can find more info here — so let me just cut to the chase and focus on the product. The ear (1) are a pair of truly wireless earbuds. Available in the US, Europe, UK, and India, the ear (1) feature active noise cancelation, wireless charging, water resistance, and a unique transparent design for a starting price of around $99. Packaging The ear (1) come in compact paper packaging. The box features a paper sleeve on the outside...

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Oppo Reno6 5G goes on sale in India as the country's first Dimensity 900-powered smartphone

Oppo introduced the Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G in India about two weeks ago. The Pro variant went on sale on July 20, and now the Reno6 5G is available for purchase in India through Oppo's online store, Flipkart, and mainline retailers. The Oppo Reno6 5G comes in a single 8GB/128GB configuration in India with a price tag of INR29,990 ($405/€340) and two color options - Aurora and Stellar Black. The Reno6 5G is powered by the Dimensity 900 SoC, making it the first smartphone in India to have this chip at the helm. The smartphone runs Android 11-based ColorOS 11.3 and sports a 6.43"...

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Huawei P50 and P50 Pro unveiled: SD888 and Kirin 9000 in 4G, upgraded cameras

After months of waiting, the Huawei P50 series has finally been revealed. There’s no Pro+ model this time around, just a vanilla and a Pro phone. But both feature improved cameras and some interesting choices for chipsets, more on that in a second. Let’s start with the cameras – they are still Leica-branded, both models feature 10-channel color sensors and improved telephoto modules. The P50 pair is equipped with the same main camera – a 50MP sensor sitting behind a 23mm lens with an f/1.8 aperture and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Camera details: Huawei P50 Pro • Huawei...

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PlayStation 5 becomes the fastest-selling Sony console ever, surpasses 10M units

Sony Interactive Entertainment posted an article on its blog, revealing a huge milestone - it sold 10 million PlayStation 5 consoles across the globe since the launch in November, becoming the fastest-selling console in the history of the company. The announcement was made by Veronica Rodgers, Senior VP of Global Sales and Business Operations. She pointed out that the success was achieved thanks to “amazing innovations “ such as the lightning-fast SSD, immersive 3D audio and the dynamic DualSense controller. The company could have reached the sales mark even faster but there wasn't...

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CR: India smartphone market rebound continues, Samsung loses ground

Counterpoint Research has released its quarterly analysis of the mobile market in India, one of the biggest markets in the world. The report revealed an 82% yearly increase in shipments and a 14% sequential decline due to the second COVID-19 wave. Xiaomi retained its leadership with a 28.4% market share, while second placed Samsung lost a lot of ground and accounted for just 17.7% of the sales. Third placed vivo also lost some market share as Realme and Oppo as well as the makers in the "others" group gained significantly. India is also a huge market for feature phones, and that...

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Watch the Huawei P50 series announcement live

Huawei will unveil its P50 series smartphones today in China. The event will start at 7:30PM local time, and you can follow it live on Huawei's website here. Huawei P50 series announcement livestream Huawei hasn't revealed much about the P50 lineup in advance, but thanks to leaked renders, we know what the P50 and P50 Pro will look like. We also saw the P50 Pro 4G's leaked specs sheet yesterday, which left little to the imagination. The report claimed that the Huawei P50 Pro 4G will be powered by the Kirin 9000 SoC and come with 8GB RAM. It will have 256GB and 512GB storage...

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Nokia T20 tablet surfaces in both Wi-Fi only and 4G flavors, pricing revealed

It has been ages since the last Nokia tablet – that whole Windows RT thing didn’t pan out and who even remembers the Nokia N1? HMD Global is planning to re-enter the tablet market, so the next tablet, dubbed the Nokia T20, will be here soon. Two versions of the Nokia T20 were listed by British retailer MoreComputers. One is a Wi-Fi only version, the other packs 4G connectivity. Both are available in Blue (at least that’s the only colorway to leak so far). The T20 tablet will have a 10.36” display and fairly modest specs – 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB storage. There chipset is as yet unclear,...

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 passes by TENAA with 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage

As suggested by a handful of rumors in the past months Xiaomi is ready to bring its Mi Mix 4 soon. The phone now obtained certification from China’s TENAA with the same 2106118C model number as seen in a previous 3C listing. Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 TENAA listing and render The new TENAA listings confirms Mi Mix 4 will brings 8/12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The phone will also feature dual-SIM 5G connectivity. Past rumors suggested the phone will bring a Snapdragon 888 chipsetr and 120W charging. The phone is also rumored to feature an under-display camera and MIUI 13. The latest bit...

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Samsung Q2 report: mobile business sees increase in sales and profit

Samsung has posted its earnings report for the second quarter of 2021, and the numbers look really impressive - a 20% increase in sales on a yearly basis, and 54% better profits than Q2 2020 when the pandemic lockdowns caused consumers to delay their purchases of electronics. In its earnings release, Samsung revealed while there might be demand uncertainties in some divisions due to the COVID-19 situation, it expects the market to recover to a 2019 level in the second half of the year. Q2 2021 Q1 2021 QoQ Change Q2 2020 YoY Change IM...

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