iQOO 8 Series confirmed to arrive on August 17

Over the last month, the iQOO 8 Series has been teased, and hands-on images of the unreleased iQOO smartphone came during the recent ChinaJoy convention last week. Now, the Chinese phone maker has officially confirmed on its Weibo handle that it will launch the iQOO 8 Series on August 17 at 7:30PM local time. iQOO 8 Series launch event poster The poster roughly translates to “Full Control on the verge of iQOO 8 Series Conference” which we think was lost in translation but may be a nod to the iQOO 8's high performance. iQOO 8 photographed at the ChinaJoy...

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Microsoft UK discounts Surface Duo to £679

Microsoft UK is now selling the Surface Duo at more than a 50% discount from its initial retail price of £1,400. The Surface Duo Android phone can be purchased directly from Microsoft for £679 including VAT for the 128GB base model. It’s £ 729 for the 256GB variant. The Surface Duo has seen similar discounts in Microsoft’s US store where it costs $649 (or $699 for the 256GB). The phone has seen prices even below $400 for the AT&T carrier-locked variant. The expensive smartphone’s heavy discounts can be attributed to the hardware’s poor build quality around the charging port,...

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G price leaks

Although the Galaxy A52 5G is anything but old, having been released in March, Samsung is already working on a slight improvement to this model - the Galaxy A52s 5G. The upcoming handset will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G, a benchmark listing has already revealed, and that promises a huge upgrade in performance when compared to the A52 5G's Snapdragon 750G. We're not sure if that's the only difference between the two, but it looks like pricing will be very similar. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G According to a purported leaked listing from an unnamed European retailer, the Galaxy A52s...

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Microsoft announces pricing for Windows 365 as it becomes available for Business and Enterprise

Last month, Microsoft unveiled its plans to launch Windows 265, a subscription-based service for users to connect to an always-on cloud PC from anywhere there’s an internet connection. The application is immediately beneficial to business and enterprise customers. Microsoft has released official pricing so these customers can start with Windows 365 today. Windows 365 comes in Business and Enterprise editions. The Business plan caps at 300 users. There’s a “Windows Hybrid Benefit” which means that existing cloud licenses will apply a small discount for Windows 365. This means...

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Samsung’s Wearable app reveals Galaxy Buds2’s new pairing method

Samsung will hold its Unpacked event where it is expected to announce a lineup of new devices, including an updated Galaxy Buds2 model. In the latest version of the Samsung Galaxy Wearables app, a new method for entering the Galaxy Buds2 can be seen. In addition to showing up the in the companion app, the pairing screen shows that there’s a new method for entering the buds into pairing mode starting with the Galaxy Buds2. Rather than putting both earbuds in and holding the touchpads to enter pairing mode, the app instructs that the Galaxy Buds2 can be set to pairing mode without taking...

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Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro run a custom Tensor processors, launching this fall

Google today provided an early look at its upcoming flagship Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. The most important feature of these phones is the new custom processor, along with a new camera system and design. The Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro run on Google's new Tensor processor. This is a custom-designed chip, which means even if it may be manufactured by a third-party, the design of the chip is done by Google. This is similar in concept to the A-series processors that Apple has on its iPhone. The Tensor processor on the Pixel 6 series does not have any confirmed specs at this point....

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Realme Pad leaks in new press renders

We already have a good idea of what Realme Pad will look like and now leakster OnLeaks is again providing more detailed renders which show out the device in more detail and in both of its official colorways. Realme Pad back design (image source) The upcoming Android tablet will be available in grey and gold colors. The device’s casing is confirmed to be made out of aluminum and we can see the rumored stylus slot near the bottom speakers and USB-C port. Realme Pad stylus slot, speakers and USB-C slot (image source) In terms of specs, the device is expected to bring a...

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Leaked images show the MagDart wallet magnetically attached to the Realme Flash

Realme’s MagDart system will offer faster charging than Apple’s MagSafe as can be seen in this video test. But (similarly to Apple’s system) MagDart’s magnetic attachment will have other uses too – like snapping a wallet on the back of your phone. The MagDart Wallet will be made out of vegan leather and will be able to fit three credit cards. Unlike the Apple wallet, this one will have an aluminum kickstand that can hold the phone horizontally or vertically. Realme Flash wearing the MagDart wallet The wallet will be available in white and possibly other colors as well – we...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Classic specs detailed unofficially days before announcement

Samsung will unveil its next generation smartwatches on August 11, the biggest change will be the switch from Tizen to One UI-skinned Wear OS. There will be a shake-up in the naming convention too, with Galaxy Watch4 Classic getting the hardware bezel and the vanilla Galaxy Watch4 being the sportier option. These watches have leaked plenty of times, but WinFuture put all the available info in one place. The Classic models will be larger, 42/46 mm, than the vanilla models, 40/44 mm. They will have the same screen sizes, however, 1.19” on the small models and 1.36” on the large ones. The...

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Xiaomi moves up on Fortune's Global 500 list (#338), Apple is near the top (#6)

Fortune magazine published its Global 500 ranking for last year and noted that 135 companies on the list hail from mainland China – this is more than any other country. Among those companies is Xiaomi, which made the list for the third consecutive year. Xiaomi moved up 84 places in Fortune's Global 500 list The company celebrated its 338th position – this is 84 places higher than it was a year ago. According to a report by Canalys, Xiaomi surpassed Apple to become the second largest smartphone maker in the second quarter of this year in terms of sales. Samsung is still ahead in...

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New Honor X20 leaks in hands-on photos

The Honor X20 SE was introduced last month, and now a new X20 smartphone is on its way. Two photos of the device were posted by Digital Chat Station, a trustworthy leakster from China, who said there’s still some love for flat screens in China, and that’s why Honor has decided to skip the 2.5D curved glass. The images reveal a dual front-facing camera behind a pill-shaped punch hole in the left. There isn’t a power key visible, meaning it is likely just below the volume rocker, acting as a fingerprint scanner as well. Honor X20 The design of the back has three cameras and a...

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Realme will start exporting phones to Nepal, aims to be a Top 2 brand in the country by next year

Realme will start exporting its phones to Nepal this quarter and it has high hopes for success in this new market – it aims to become a Top 2 brand in the country by 2022. These phones will be manufactured in India (as part of the Make in India program). It’s not just phones either, realme will also bring a selection of its AIoT products (ear buds, smart watches, etc.). You can check out the Nepalese sub-site for a look at the first phones and gadgets to arrive and their prices. For example, the realme 8 will be available soon for NPR 36,000, the older realme 7 is already in the country...

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YouTube Premium Lite available in several European countries

A new tier of YouTube Premium is now available to select European users in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. YouTube Premium Lite costs €6,99 per month compared to €11,99 for the regular Premium version and offers one single functionality – ad-free viewing on mobile, desktop, smart TVs and consoles. You also get no ads in the YouTube Kids app. Premium Lite is currently being tested and may arrive in more regions soon. It does not include YouTube Music, background playback on mobile or offline downloads found in the standard tier Premium...

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Asus Zenfone 8 beats Galaxy S21 in DxOMark camera review, can't quite match the iPhone 12 mini

If you prefer smaller smartphones, you have probably looked at the Asus Zenfone 8 as an option for your next purchase. Like the iPhone 12 mini it has a wide and ultra wide cameras (with OIS on the main module), but it lacks a telephoto lens. These two received similar scores in DxOMark’s camera review too – 120 for the Zenfone and 122 for the iPhone. Or if you prefer to stay in Android land, the Galaxy S21 (which is larger than both) scored 119. The Pixel 5 also got 120. The score breakdown shows that the Zenfone 8 got a decent Photo Score of 126. This puts it ahead of the Galaxy S21 (123...

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Honor Magic 3 to have five cameras, gets leaked by CEO

The Honor Magic 3 is expected to arrive on August 12, and today the CEO has teased the smartphone, revealing the camera design, at least partially. George Zhao has demoed the AI capabilities we should expect from the Magic 3 with a device that has five cameras in an M-formation. The phone is in a pre-production case that is aiming to hide the general design, but we can still five circles for the camera setup (and not a single square for a periscope lens), a microphone for audio zoom features, dual-LED flash on the bottom, and another one on the top. George Zhao, Honor CEO, with the...

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The Redmi Note 10 Japan Edition is the first in the series with a Snapdragon 480 and IP68 rating

You didn’t think you’ve seen the last of the Redmi Note 10 series, did you? Here’s a new model – the Redmi Note 10 JE, which stands for “Japan Edition”. This phone is Xiaomi’s first with a Snapdragon 480 chipset and will be sold through carrier au. The Note 10 series uses an assortment of chipsets – Snapdragons (700 and 600 series), Dimensity chips (1100 and 700), Helio G95 too. The Snapdragon 480 sits lower in the food chain than the typical chipset used in the series, but it does have 5G and a modest price tag, which seems to be the point. Redmi Note 10 JE with Snapdragon 480...

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Realme MagDart magnetic charging shown in video

Realme has stirred things up with its upcoming MagDart magnetic wireless charging solution and Realme Flash smartphone. The pair is expected to debut tomorrow but ahead of the big announcement, the folks over at XDA Developers have managed to provide us with a look at both the Realme Flash and its MagDart charger. The brief demo shows us a quick charge which tops up the phone from 18 to 25% in just three minutes. A full 0-100% charge is said to take less than an hour. There’s a satisfying click in the beginning and we can also immediately hear the fan inside ramping up. A...

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Tecno Pova 2 launched in India

Exactly one month after it was initially launched in the Phillippines, Tecno Pova 2 was introduced to the Indian market. Pricing is set at INR 10,499 ($141) for the 4/64GB trim while the 6/128GB model will sell for INR 12,499 ($168). The device will be available in black, silver and blue colors from August 5 via Amazon India. Tecno Pova 2 launch details Tecno Pova 2 comes with a 6.9-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 8MP selfie cam. There’s a 48MP main shooter around the back alongside three 2MP auxiliary modules for macro and depth data. The...

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Motorola to launch Edge S Pro on August 5

Motorola has launched the Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20, and Edge 20 Pro smartphones for the global market. The company still has an event planned on August 5 that will take place in China, and it will see a device with the name Moto Edge S Pro get unveiled. Motorola has revealed none of the phone’s specs, but we suspect this is an Edge 20 unit with a different name for the Chinese market. Screengrab from Motorola's latest post on Weibo The Lenovo subsidiary has posted an announcement on Weibo, revealing the new phone will have a new brand ambassador, and we actually spotted the “moto...

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