EU Commission proposes removing chargers from all smartphone boxes

In a new press release by the European Commission, legislation is being put forth by the European Commission to standardize the charging plug across all consumer devices. It also plans to "harmonize" a fast-charging standard and "unbundle the sale of chargers from the sale of electronic devices". This proposal will apply to "smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, portable speakers, and handheld videogame consoles." The Commission officially proposes four things: A harmonized charging port for electronic devices: USB-C will be the common port. Harmonized fast-charging technology:...

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Realme Air Purifier launching next week in India, retail box image reveals filter's price

September's been a busy month for Realme in India since the company launched the Realme 8i, 8s 5G, C25Y, Realme Pad, and a couple of Bluetooth speakers in the country. The brand's also having an event today in India, where it will introduce the Realme Band 2, the Narzo 50A, Narzo 50i, and Smart TV Neo 32". However, Realme isn't done for the month and it has yet another launch coming next week in its biggest market. A reliable source told us Realme will launch the Realme TechLife Air Purifier in India next week, which is already available in the Philippines and Indonesia. While the Indian...

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TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra leaks with Snapdragon Wear 4100+

There are a couple of interesting developments going on with TicWatch smartwatches. First let's start with the sighting of an unreleased TicWatch Pro 3 variant. In a recent video posted by Italian YouTuber Andrea Galeazzi, the host holds the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra GPS to the camera. We've not seen this "Ultra" model of the TicWatch Pro 3 GPS yet. It is said to run the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Platform, a slightly updated chip that's slightly more efficient than the non 'plus' version. It has a new co-processor that uses less power when using the always-on display feature in Wear...

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Realme Narzo 50A runs Geekbench, reveals its innards

After a bunch of leaks, rumors, and teasers, we're almost there - the launch of Realme's Narzo 50A is happening in just a few hours. Before that, though, someone in possession of a Narzo 50A decided to let the phone run Geekbench, which has resulted in its scores now being part of the online database of the benchmarking app. In case you're wondering, it achieved a 387 single-core score and 1364 multi-core score in Geekbench 5.4.1. The Narzo 50A is listed as being powered by the MediaTek MT6769V/CZ, which is better known as the Helio G85. The model tested has 4GB of RAM on board,...

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Razer launches new Kaira X gaming headset

Razer today launched the Kaira X, a more affordable entrant in the company's range of gaming headset for the consoles. The Kaira X is priced at $60, making it significantly cheaper than the $100 Kaira and $150 Kaira Pro. The Kaira X feature Razer's 50mm TriForce drivers that are designed to focus all three portions of the audible frequency spectrum. The headset portion uses a bendable cardioid microphone with noise suppression. On the side are controls for adjusting the volume and muting the microphone. The Kaira X come in two variants, one for Xbox and one for PlayStation. The...

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ID Wallet app saves your driving license on iPhone in Germany

German iPhone users now have a neat new way to digitally store their driver's license. Version 1.6 of the ID Wallet app developed by Digital Enabling GmbH enables users to scan and save driver’s license on their phones. The app is now officially supported by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority and the Federal Printing Office giving users the freedom of not carrying around their physical documents with them. ID Wallet app with added driver's license Activating the digital driver's license requires a valid German identity card with an activated online function. After...

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Official Xiaomi Civi's teaser reveals design identical to vivo X60 Pro

Xiaomi yesterday announced it will unveil the new Civi series smartphones on September 27 in China, and today the company posted a few teasers on its Weibo account, revealing the Civi's design. At first glance, the Xiaomi Civi could be easily mistaken for the vivo X60 Pro's Shimmer Blue variant - thanks to the camera island, the paint job, and the centered punch hole screen. Xiaomi Civi's official teaser posters However, upon closer inspection, you can notice the Civi's back cover has a starry pattern, which reminds us of Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G's Astral Blue and Reno6 Pro 5G's...

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Honor details Magic3 series' Ultra Fusion quad camera

Honor brought the Magic3 series with a Snapdragon 888+ chipset back in August, and all three phones of the lineup had impressive cameras. As it prepares to start a global rollout the company unveiled its Ultra Fusion Quad-Camera Photography technology, which is an explanation of what makes the cameras so impressive. The tech essentially combines an AI fusion image between two large sensors to provide better texture and details in the photos. When the camera takes pictures at 1x zoom, which is the default setting, the fusion happens between the primary camera and the monochrome...

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Charts show the evolution of iPhone prices over the years and how well older phones held their value

Analyst Horace Dediu argues that the iPhone 13 series is “the most important iPhone ever” and has some interesting charts to share that show the evolution of iPhone prices over the years. It’s not the prices that make the iPhones so important, of course, but they are fascinating, so let’s start with them. The current iPhone line-up is bigger and more convoluted than ever, it spans from $400 to $1,600 across a variety of models and storage options. This is not accounting for sales taxes and carrier promos, which make things even more convoluted. Check out this pricing chart that tracks...

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A new Poco C-series phone is coming next week

There’s a new Poco phone on the way – the brand tweeted a teasing “C U soon” message with the date September 30 attached (next Thursday). And while the brand doesn’t have a U-series (yet), it definitely has a C-series. In fact, the Poco C3 sold over 2 million units in India in the nine months after its launch. This was back in August, so the number has probably grown since then. What would a Poco C4 look like? Somehow it has managed to evade the keen eyes of leaksters or has surfaced under another name. The C3 was the most affordable Poco ever, the new model probably won’t break the...

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iQOO Z5 announced with Snapdragon 778G, 120Hz display

As expected, iQOO held a launch event in China today where we saw the announcement of the iQOO Z5. The successor to iQOO Z3 brings a larger 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with the same 120Hz refresh rate but now sports a punch hole cutout for its 16MP selfie cam. There’s also a new chipset at the helm with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G paired with 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. iQOO Z5 The back of the Z5 sports the same triple camera setup as the Z3 with a 64MP main Samsung GW3 sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 2MP macro module. The battery has grown to 5,000 mAh from...

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Galaxy F42 5G confirmed to arrive on Sept 29, design and key specs revealed

Next week will be a busy one for Samsung as the Korean conglomerate will announce two new smartphones in India - Galaxy M52 5G and Galaxy F42 5G. The former will be introduced on September 28, and the latter on September 29. This revelation comes from Indian online retailer Flipkart, which set up a promo page for the Galaxy F42 5G on its website, revealing the smartphone's design and key specs. The Galaxy F42 5G was rumored to be a rebadged Galaxy A22 5G, but it appears it won't be a complete rebrand of the A22 5G since the rear cover has a textured pattern and the camera island looks...

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Here is how to pre-order Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2

Microsoft announced its Surface Duo 2 yesterday with smoother 90Hz displays, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chipset and a revamped triple camera setup. The dual-screen Android 11 device will officially go on sale from October 20 in the US for $1,499 in the base 8/128GB trim. Buyers in Germany and the UK will have to wait a day longer as first sales there tip-off on October 21 at 1AM local times. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 and Surface Slim Pen 2 (sold seperately) Those who want to be first in line to receive the device can already head to the respective Microsoft Store pages and pre-order a...

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Mysterious new Realme surfaces on TENAA

Realme is preparing to launch a new 5G smartphone, as it appeared on TENAA with specs and images. It's seemingly an entry-level handset with a triple camera setup and a big battery. Realme RMX3461 The phone is listed with two model numbers - RMX3461 and RMX3463. The CPU reaches 2.4GHz, which could be virtually any Snapdragon 7 series or Dimensity 800 series chipset. The SoC will be coupled by 6/8/12GB RAM, and storage is said to be 128/256/512GB. The screen is listed as 6.59” Full HD+ panel, and by the fingerprint scanner on the side, we can assume it is an LCD. The...

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