Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max aren't rendering all apps in 120Hz

The iPhone 13 lineup officially went on sale on Friday September 24. As pre-order arrive to their customers' doorsteps or Apple Stores in most markets, folks have noticed that the ProMotion feature isn't working consistently. The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max both feature Apple's ProMotion displays, meaning they support refresh rates of 120Hz. The feature has been on the iPad Pro since 2017, but this is the first time Apple brings the feature to the iPhone. iOS 15 supports ProMotion across all apps while scrolling or performing full-screen transitions like switching apps or...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's alleged renders leak with S Pen slot

The first set of renders have officially arrived, kicking off the next several weeks of renders, leaks, and rumors surrounding Samsung's next flagship smartphone. The renders arrive from reliable source @OnLeaks, so we may very well be looking at Samsung's next flagship in these renders. Keep in mind the renders don't represent final hardware exactly. Even if these are based on the actual device, the final design could change. Sooo... Here comes your very first and early look at the #Samsung #GalaxyS22Ultra and its quite "unique" rear camera housing design! (360° video + stunning 5K...

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List of Google Pixel 6's camera features leaked

There's no denying that Google is quite eager about its upcoming Google Pixel 6 duo. The company revealed the device months before it plans to release it, and it has already been advertising the Pixel 6 even before revealing much of its specifications and features. XDA-Developers revealed a list of features we can expect from the Pixel 6 duo, but before getting into that, let's look at the camera hardware first. Most of what we know about the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro's cameras are the hardware side of things. The Pixel 6 will have a 50MP Samsung GN1 main sensor, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. The...

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Microsoft promises three years of updates for the Surface Duo 2

Microsoft's Surface Duo devices run Android and following the event the company has confirmed that it plans to update the Surface Duo 2 with three years of updates. Microsoft confirmed this to Android Authority with the following statement. We are committed to providing three years of OS and security updates," The same was promised when the first Surface Duo was released. It's worth noting that the first-generation Surface Duo smartphone is still running Android 10. Microsoft did say it was working to update the Surface Duo to Android 11 "before the end of this year." We...

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iPhone 13 Pro teardown reveals 3,095mAh battery and Qualcomm X60 5G modem

Just as the iPhone 13 series has officially gone on sale, Chinese tech blogger WekiHome released a teardown of the iPhone 13 Pro. The video details all major components in this year’s small Pro model and we get to learn it’s battery capacity is exactly 3,095mAh. iPhone 13 Pro battery (source: WekiHome) This is a sizeable gain compared to the 2,815mAh cell on last year’s iPhone 12 Pro and Apple did say the new model should last up to 1.5 hours longer on a single charge compared to its predecessor. The battery is L-shaped this time around and is made by Sunwoda Electronic...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to have an S Pen slot, more reports confirm

We've been hearing rumors for the past couple of weeks that the Galaxy S22 Ultra will have an S Pen slot like the Galaxy Note devices. Today another report claimed the same thing - the next Samsung flagship will have a holster for the S Pen instead of having you put it inside a case as the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy S21 Ultra. That would also enable the inclusion of a sensor that detects when S Pen is inserted into the smartphone or taken out and can be set to trigger certain actions. While this is good news for S Pen fans, who got no new Galaxy Notes in 2021, we might be...

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G quietly goes official

Samsung has silently unveiled its latest Galaxy M52 5G in Poland a few days ahead of the Indian launch which is taking place on Tuesday, September 28. The phone is listed on the official Samsung Poland website complete with its full specs list though pricing is yet to be confirmed. Galaxy M52 5G brings a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with FHD+ resolution and a punch hole cutout for its 32MP selfie camera. The panel has 120Hz refresh rate for smooth animations and instantaneous touch response. There’s a side mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles as the power button. Around the...

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Oppo Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition's launch set for September 27, Enco Buds Blue variant will tag along

A couple of days ago, Oppo announced it would introduce the F19s on September 27 in India, while the Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition was teased as "coming soon," which the company today announced will also be launched on Monday alongside the F19s. The Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition will come in Majestic Gold color, joining the Aurora and Stellar Black models launched in India in July. Oppo didn't detail the Reno6 Pro 5G Diwali Edition's specs sheet but confirmed it will have a Dimensity 1200 SoC at the helm with ColorOS 11.3 and 65W charging support. The smartphone will also come with...

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Oppo K9 Pro specs officially confirmed ahead of September 26 launch

A couple of days ago, Oppo announced it will introduce the K9 Pro on September 26 while giving us a glimpse of its design and confirming the 64MP primary camera and MediaTek chipset. The company has now revealed the SoC is the Dimensity 1200 SoC. Oppo also revealed that the K9 Pro will sport a 120Hz AMOLED screen with 100% DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10 certification, but it doesn't tell us the panel's diagonal or resolution. However, thanks to TENAA, we know this is a 6.43" FullHD+ display. The K9 Pro will pack a 4,500 mAh battery with 60W charging and feature a cooling system with a...

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Realme narzo 50A and 50i debut

Another Realme event is in the books and this one brought us the narzo 50 series alongside the Indian debut of the realme Band 2 and Smart TV Neo 32-inch. The two narzo 50 series phones pack 6.5-inch HD+ LCDs that sport a waterdrop notch though they utilize different chipsets, rear cameras and have a battery discrepancy which all favor the 50A. Realme narzo 50A Narzo 50A is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G85 chipset and comes with 4GB RAM as standard while storage varies between 64GB and 128GB and can be further expanded via microSD cards. The phone brings an interesting design with a...

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Apple iPhone 13 lineup, new iPads and Watch Series 7 now on sale

The Apple iPhone 13 quartet are now on sale, in the first wave of over 30 countries to receive them. They are available for pick-up from physical stores, while people who opted for online purchases should already be receiving their packages. Users in first-wave countries were also able to pre-order new iPads and Watch Series 7 wearables, and the most dedicated fans in the Eastern hemisphere have already been enjoying their shiny new devices for a few hours. Second-wave countries see pre-orders open next Friday, October 1, and deliveries or pick-ups will begin on October 8....

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Realme V11s 5G is official with Dimensity 810 chipset

Realme launched a new faster version of its V11 smartphone in China. It is called Realme V11s 5G and brings Dimensity 810 chipset and up to 6GB RAM, which can be expanded to 11GB thanks to the DRE technology. The V11s is similar to the V11 - they share the same body, the same 13MP + 2MP cameras, the same 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The main change is the upgraded Mediatek chipset and the addition of DRE - Dynamic RAM Expansion, which allows internal storage to act as a temporary RAM dump in order to allow the phone to keep more apps open at the same time. This...

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Xiaomi Civi to boast 32MP selfie cam with AF

Xiaomi will introduce its new Civi phone series in China this coming Monday, September 27 and we now get official confirmation the first device in the lineup will sport a 32MP selfie cam with autofocus. This combination would be the first on a Xiaomi phone and should result in some solid selfies. Xiaomi Civi poster confirming 32MP selfie cam with Autofocus (image: Xiaomi Weibo) In related news, tipster Digital Chat Station shared some detailed product images of the Xiaomi Civi phone and also shared it will weigh 166 grams and will be just 6.98mm thick. He also added that the phone’s...

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Our Motorola Edge 20 Pro video review is out

Motorola’s Edge lineup has been expanding rapidly over the past year and the Edge 20 Pro is the latest model in the range. With its Snapdragon 870 chipset, 144Hz OLED display and versatile wide, ultrawide and periscope lens camera setup Edge 20 Pro stands at the top of Moto’s hierarchy. With our full written review out the way, we now bring you our video breakdown with Will guiding you through the phone’s pros and cons. With Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back and a resin-coated aluminum frame Edge 20 Pro feels and looks like a premium device. The matte back hides fingerprints quite...

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Oppo Watch Free to arrive on September 26

The month of September is turning out to be big for smart device announcements, and Oppo lines up an event as well. The company announced on Weibo a new smartwatch is on its way - it will be called Oppo Watch Free and will arrive on September 26, at the same stage where we expect to see the Oppo K9 Pro and an Oppo Smart TV. Oppo Watch Free The wearable will have a light rectangular body and what appears to be a rubber strap. According to the posters, the Watch Free will have some sort of sleep tracking that will allow you to wear it at night. We’ll know what kind of OS will the...

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