Weekly poll results: most people have a screen protector and a case on their phone

Most people use a screen protector on their phone, according to last week’s poll. For some this is just the plastic protector that was installed at the factory, but the majority prefers a more durable glass protector. This is the reason some prefer phones with a flat screen – glass protectors for such screens do exist, though they are both more expensive and more difficult to apply. Putting on a third-party plastic protector proved to be an unpopular option. Well, it shouldn’t be that surprising, considering that most phones already have one on when you open the box. It’s a nice perk...

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Samsung Galaxy Watch4 gets another bug-fixing update

The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 series received quite a few updates since the release, but the latest one seems to be the most mundane one. The changelog is pretty short - "improved system stability and reliability". That's it. Perhaps the last update that installed a number of essential features cause some bugs and now the R870XXU1CUJ2 is here to fix them. Sadly, there's no additional info of what exactly does the new update address. The update isn't available to all markets for now but will soon reach yours as well. Reportedly the US, among others, is the first one to get it. Via

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Budget wired earphones comparison

It's been some time since we last reviewed wired audio on the site. Smartphones have pretty much taken over as the primary source of music for most people and smartphone manufacturers took this opportunity to kill the wired audio market so they could sell overpriced, mediocre wireless garbage to consumers. As such, one might assume that the wired audio market must now be dying. However, there has never been a better time to buy wired audio. The past several years have seen a massive bump in Chinese manufacturers getting in the audio space, bringing down prices and pushing innovation even...

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Amazfit GTR 3, GTR 3 Pro and GTS 3 renders, specs and prices surface

Amazfit is about to hold an event on October 11 and is expected to announce three new smartwatches - the GTR 3, GT3 3 Pro and GTS 3. Thanks to PassionateGeekz we have a good chunk of the info beforehand - specs, prices and even renders. Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Starting the Pro model, the device sports a 1.45-inch OLED display with an upgraded 331 PPI panel, although there's no specific mention of the actual resolution. The usual set of sensors is at hand too. Amazfit GTR 3 Pro Compared to its predecessor, the GT3 Pro won't be much different from a design standpoint, although...

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Samsung Galaxy A13 5G stars in detailed renders

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G is said to be the company's most affordable 5G-capable handset supposedly launching at the beginning of next year. And thanks to @OnLeaks and @Zouton we now have high-quality renders revealing the design of the device. Samsung Galaxy A13 5G in Black Perhaps to no one's surprise, the handset will feature a plastic body but the interesting bit is that there's no camera bump. All of the sensors stick out independently from one another creating a more distinctive look. Of course, given that it features a 6-48-inch IPS LCD panel, the handset relies on a...

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OnePlus Buds Z2 will come with up to 40dB noise canceling

Alongside the 9 RT, OnePlus will also unveil the Buds Z2 TWS earphones on October 13 in China. The company already confirmed that the Buds Z2 will come in two colors and offer noise-canceling tech, which, it today revealed, will reduce noise by up to 40dB. OnePlus also announced that the Buds Z2, like the 9 RT, will be up for pre-booking in China starting October 13 on JD.com and Suning.com, with the sales beginning from October 19. OnePlus hasn't divulged much about the Buds Z2 yet, but previous leaks claim the earphones will come with an IP55 rating, Bluetooth 5.2, and Dolby...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Flip3 Wooyoungmi Edition pre-orders begin

A couple of days ago, we saw images of the Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3's Wooyoungmi Editions but didn't have any details about their pricing and availability. Well, thanks to South Korean online retailer Coupang, we now know how much money you'll have to shell out to get these special edition smartphones. The Wooyoungmi Edition of the Galaxy Z Flip3 is priced at KRW1,628,000 ($1,360/€1,175) and Galaxy Z Fold3 at KRW2,328,000 ($1,945/€1,680). Both come with 256GB storage, but the former has 8GB RAM onboard while the latter has 12GB. The rest of the specs remain the same as their...

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Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro+ to feature a periscope zoom and 108MP cameras

Xiaomi Redmi K50 lineup is still wrapped around mystery and there's little to no information about it. However, according to a renowned Weibo tipster, we have some of the key specs of the top-tier member of the family, the K50 Pro+. Yes. it appears that Xiaomi is readying a Pro+ variant of the K50 once again and its core specs are seemingly revealed. We can expect the powerful and still unannounced Snapdragon 898 chipset powering up the handset while a 5,000 mAh battery would keep the lights on. Speaking of lights, the display is rumored to be curved with a centered punch-hole for the...

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OnePlus 9 RT specs officially confirmed, sales begin October 19

Yesterday OnePlus announced it will unveil the OnePlus 9 RT on October 13, and today the company confirmed the smartphone's key specs. The OnePlus 9 RT will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will sport a 120Hz E4 screen and pack a 4,500 mAh battery with 65W charging. OnePlus doesn't tell us how much RAM the 9 RT will come with, but thanks to Geekbench, we know it will have 12GB RAM onboard. However, there will likely be an 8GB option as well. The phone maker also confirmed that 9 RT will have two color options and said that the...

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