Apple launches earpiece speaker replacement program for iPhone 12

Apple has announced a service program for owners of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Apple's concluded that a "small percentage" of 6.1-inch iPhone 12 devices have an issue where no sound comes from the earpiece during a phone call. Apple will replace the faulty module free of charge. This is not applicable to the iPhone 12 mini or the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple has determined that a very small percentage of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices may experience sound issues due to a component that might fail on the receiver module. Affected devices were manufactured between October 2020 and...

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YouTube Music wearable app can only be installed on Wear OS 3

The new unified Wear OS version 3 is now publicly available on the new Samsung Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. These users are already able to enjoy the native YouTube app on the new Samsung watches, but that hasn't been the case with legacy Wear OS devices. A new report from

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Microsoft Surface Duo 2 appears in Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 and 8GB RAM

In recent weeks, we've seen leaks of the Microsoft Surface Duo 2, which revealed a new triple camera setup on the outside of the phone. We now have some evidence that the next Surface Duo will be powered by a flagship-grade chipset. The new device appeared on Geekbench, with scores indicative of the high-end Snapdragon 888. The device scores 1091 in the single-core test and 3517 in the multi-core. For reference, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G scored 979 (single-core) and 3441 (multi-core) on the same benchmarking app running the same chipset. The Surface Duo 2 tested was...

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Google parodies Jony Ive in its latest Pixel 5a 5G video

Google has released its latest commercial for the Pixal 5a 5G and the topic for this video is the headphone jack. But this is no ordinary commercial as it features voiceover from a very famous person. Or at least someone who sounds like a very famous person. The video is obviously a parody of the old Apple commercials featuring the erstwhile Chief Design Officer for Apple, Sir Jonathan Paul Ive. Or as most of us know him by, Jony Ive. I'm sure the irony of the situation is not lost on Google wherein its own flagship smartphones no longer feature the headphone jack, and this...

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Netflix rolls out two Stranger Things games on Android app in Poland

Last month, Netflix confirmed that it was going to enter into the mobile games industry, and that current subscribers would be able to enjoy them right away. Today, Netflix has begun rolling out two mobile games to subscribers in Poland through the Android app. Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3 were previously available on the Play Store, but the games are playable with no ads with a Netflix subscription. Let’s talk Netflix and gaming. Today members in Poland can try Netflix mobile gaming on Android with two games, Stranger Things: 1984 and Stranger Things 3. It’s very, very...

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FFALCON Thunderbird FF1 is phone developed by TCL and Huawei

TCL has a brand new smartphone dubbed the FFALCON Thunderbird FF1. For those unaware FFALCON is a TCL sub-brand that sells TV and home audio equipment in China and is now branching into the smartphone realm. Adding another interesting nod to the mix, the FF1 is co-developed with Huawei. Thunderbird FF1 brings midrange specs and 5G connectivity. There’s a 6.67-inch 120Hz display upfront with a pill-shaped cutout for the 16MP selfie cam. The back houses a 64MP primary shooter next to an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP depth helper. MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 chipset sits under the hood...

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Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 unveiled in Japan, a simple but durable phone

Samsung quietly launched the Galaxy A21 Simple SCV49 in Japan, available through carriers au, NTT DoCoMo, UQmobile and J:COM. As the name suggests, this phone was designed to be simple to use and is aimed at older users. The Galaxy A21 Simple is rated IP68/IPX5 • Osaifu-Keitai • FM radio There’s a lanyard eyelet on the device, something we haven’t seen in years, but is a good way to prevent accidental drops. The phone is also IP68/IPX5 rated, so it is dust, water and water jet resistant. The Osaifu-Keitai mobile payment system is supported, which simplifies paying at the...

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Xiaomi is bringing MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to these nine Mi 11 and Mi 10 models globally

Xiaomi began rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to select devices in China on August 13 and the plan was to complete the first batch today. Today something else is happening too – the company announced that the Enhanced version of its Android skin will be made available globally. The following devices will be updated in the final quarter of the year (October-December): Xiaomi Mi 11 • Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra • Xiaomi Mi 11i Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro • Xiaomi Mi 11X • Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G • Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G • Xiaomi Mi 10 5G Note that the list of...

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G teased in India

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A52s 5G smartphone earlier this month and brought it to Continental Europe and the UK. Now a leakster revealed the Indian price of the phone along with its market launch date. The midranger will start from INR35,999 ($485) in India and will be available starting September 3. The price leak arrived as a follow-up to Samsung India’s official teaser of the Galaxy A52s 5G, which is said to have all the cool features users want, but could find only in flagships before. Why #GalaxyA52s5G? When everyone has access to Awesome technology, creators in all corners...

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One UI 4.0 update for Galaxy phones inches closer as Samsung lays the groundwork

Samsung officially announced the start of the One UI 4.0 beta test back in late July. The new version is built on top of Android 12 and the company was recruiting volunteers to try it out. It seems that they are already doing just that as a couple of days ago a Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G posted a Geekbench run with Android 12. This model used a Snapdragon 888, meaning it likely came from South Korea (which is where the beta test was first started, of course). Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G running Android 12 for this Geekbench test There’s more – the One Hand Operation+ app was updated...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3 are now available for purchase

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip3 smartphones back on August 11, with pre-orders opening on the following day in a bunch of markets around the world. Starting today, the first foldables in the world that are waterproof are available in stores. The first wave will include 40 countries, while the second will be in October when the phones will be available in 130 markets. Pre-orders of the new Galaxy Z phones have been a massive success in South Korea, and demand is so big, the company had to delay some shipments in Germany, UK and France. The lack of a Galaxy...

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India's Redmi 10 Prime will use the same Helio G88 chipset as the global Redmi 10

Xiaomi’s Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that the Redmi 10 Prime will be powered by the same Helio G88 chipset as the Redmi 10. Furthermore, he described the new phone as a “significant upgrade” over last year’s Redmi 9 Prime and 9 Power. The “Prime” was just a rebranded Redmi 9 for the Indian market, the only notable difference being the omission of NFC. The “Power” was a significantly different from the vanilla 9 with a Snapdragon 662 (instead of a Helio G80), a 48 MP main camera (instead of a 13 MP module) and a 6,000 mAh battery (up 1,000 mAh). The Redmi 10 Prime teaser image •...

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Honor Watch GS 3 appears in official images confirming key features

Honor unveiled the Magic3 series smartphones about two weeks ago at an event in China, where the company also teased the Watch GS 3. While Honor didn't reveal much about its new smartwatch at the event, the company took to Weibo to give us a better look at the Classic Streamer and Racing Pioneer (machine translated from Chinese) variants of the Watch GS 3. The Classic Streamer flaunts a golden case and sports a curved screen. It also has a couple of physical buttons on its right side, while the brown-colored strap is made of leather. Honor Watch GS 3 Classic Streamer...

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro long-term review

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Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G video review is out

It’s Samsung’s best take at a foldable phone yet and the Galaxy Z Fold3 is the latest star in our video review series. How's the build, does the under-display selfie cam feel rushed and is the €1,800/£1,600 asking price justified here? Design and build are excellent here and this is by far the best feeling foldable we’ve had the chance to use around. The hinge is sturdier than ever and even the troublesome main 7.6-inch display is now 80% more durable according to Samsung. The new 4MP UD selfie cam is certainly noticeable when you look for it but quickly fades away when consuming...

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vivo X70 will arrive in September with in-house ISP, company exec confirms

A rumor about vivo developing an in-house ISP surfaced yesterday, and today we got an official confirmation. Hu Baishan, President of vivo China, held a press conference where he shed some light on the company's short-term plans. The executive said there is a vivo V1 ISP which will be in a vivo X70 series smartphone. He further revealed the lineup is getting announced in September. There’s also a vivo tablet in development, but it's only coming in the first half of 2022. Hu Baishan, vivo VP and vivo China President The Internet of Things topic was also discussed and vivo is now...

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