Asus is recruiting Android 12 beta testers for Zenfone 8 Flip

Asus will begin rolling out the Android 12 stable update for the Zenfone 8 Flip from December, but if you can't wait, you have the option to get a taste of the latest version of Android by enrolling in the Zenfone 8 Flip's Android 12 beta program. Those interested in checking out Android 12 beta on their Zenfone 8 Flip have time until November 8, 2021 to enroll in the beta program. Just navigate to the phone's Settings > System > System update menu, click on the gear icon in the top-right corner, then click on "Enroll in the Beta Test Program," fill up the required information, and click...

Read More

Watch the Google Pixel 6 Pro battle it out with the iPhone 13 Pro Max in a speed test

Google's Pixel 6 Pro seems like the company's first earnest attempt at a proper flagship smartphone in years - one that looks like it's actually competitive in all areas, not just one or two like before. The new phone is due to be released in a few hours in the handful of markets where Google sells its devices. So it might be interesting to find out how Google's latest and greatest would fare compared to Apple's latest and greatest, right? Say, in a side-by-side speed test? Well, that's just what we have for you today, courtesy of PhoneBuff. The Google Pixel 6 Pro is pitted against the...

Read More

Google unveils Android 12L, tailored to tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS devices

Google only released Android 12 last week, and now it's already announcing the next "feature drop" which it's calling Android 12L. That L stands for Large screens, as the focus of this release will be all about better adapting the OS to tablets, foldables, and ChromeOS devices. Android 12L will become available early next year, "in time for the next wave of Android 12 tablets and foldables". A developer preview of Android 12L is now out for emulator use, and it will be available "soon" for Lenovo's Tab P12 Pro. Later a public beta for Pixel devices will be opened too, as Android 12L...

Read More

Intel announces new 12th Gen Core desktop processors based on Alder Lake architecture

Intel today announced its new 12th Gen Core processors for the desktop. The six new models being announced today are the first of Intel's new generation of processors based on the company's Alder Lake architecture using a 10nm fabrication process. Three of the six models being launched today include the Core i9-12900K, Core i7-12700K, and the Core i5-12600K, with the remaining three being the KF variant of the aforementioned models (the F signifies a lack of an integrated GPU). Aside from the new architecture, the headlining feature of this generation of CPUs from Intel is the...

Read More

Zound announces three Adidas branded TWS earbuds

Zound Industries, the Swedish brand behind Marshall and Urbanears audio products is partnering with Adidas on three new TWS earbuds. The Adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC is the leader of the pack with active noise cancelation, 6mm drivers and 20-hour battery life with the included charging case. They pair over Bluetooth 5.2, come with 3 mics in each bud and are IPX5 sweat-proof and water-resistant. Pricing is set at $189 and you can pick between Light Grey and Night Grey colors. Adidas Z.N.E. 01 ANC (image: Adidas) Z.N.E. 01 skips out on ANC but offers larger 12mm dynamic drivers and a more...

Read More

Apple Music now available on the Sony PlayStation 5

Apple today released the Apple Music app on the Sony PlayStation 5 console. This makes the PS5 the first console to get Apple Music support, after it was rumored earlier this month that the service might be coming to consoles soon. With the new app, PlayStation 5 users will have access to all the Apple Music content, including over 90 million songs, thousands of curated playlists, music videos in 4K, and Apple Music Radio. Apple Music integrates neatly within the PlayStation 5 UI. It can be accessed through the Control Center by pressing the PS button on the DualSense controller....

Read More

Microsoft revenues rise by 22% in Q3 led by Intelligent Cloud services

The latest earnings report from Microsoft reveals $45.3 billion in revenues for the FY22 Q1 period which encompasses July 1 to September 30. The figure represents a 22% jump compared to last year’s performance and is accompanied by a 27% rise in operating income which totaled $20.2 billion. Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud segment raked in $17 billion in revenues, followed by the Productivity and Business Processes which reported $15 billion in revenues. Server products and cloud services saw a 35% rise in revenues while Azure grew by an even more impressive 50%. More Personal Computing...

Read More

Redmi Note 11 (or Poco M4 Pro 5G) spotted at Geekbench with a Dimensity 810 chipset

TENAA published details of a new Xiaomi phone – model number 21091116AC – and now the first Geekbench result is out. Is this the Redmi Note 11? The Poco M4 Pro? The model number has been associated with both, but we’ll get to that. The chipset (MT6833P) should be the Dimensity 810, which was announced alongside the 920. This 6 nm chip has two Cortex-A76 cores running at 2.4 GHz and six A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, which matches the data from Geekbench. There is also a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and a 5G modem (sub-6 GHz) on board. This matches up with rumors about the vanilla Redmi Note...

Read More

The DJI Action 2 is a tiny action camera made big by its multitude of accessories and mods

DJI unveiled the Action camera back in 2019 and since then its focus has been mostly on drones, gimbal cameras and such. Finally, it is time for a sequel – meet the DJI Action 2, which is quite different from the original in terms of looks and how it works. First off, the camera itself is a small, square-shaped thing. It measures 39 x 39 x 22.3 mm and weighs 56g (1.53 x 1.53 x 0.88 in, 2 oz), the exterior is made out of aluminum alloy. Unlike the GoPro Session cams, however, this one has a fully-functioning 1.76” touchscreen with 446 x 424 px resolution and 500 nits of...

Read More

Oppo A54s launched with Helio G35, 5,000 mAh battery

Oppo introduced the A54 in March, followed it up with a 5G version, and now we get the A54s. The smartphone is listed on Oppo UK's website and was briefly shown on Amazon Italy. Oppo A54s (image: Oppo) Oppo A54s packs a 6.52" HD+ 60Hz LCD, with the notch housing an 8MP selfie shooter. The triple camera system on the back consists of a 50MP primary, 2MP depth, and 2MP macro units. MediaTek's Helio G35 sits at the helm aided by 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. Keeping the entire package up and running is a 5,000 mAh battery with Super VOOC charging support. The Oppo A54s draws power...

Read More

DJI Mavic 3 drone with 4/3" main camera and 12 MP tele camera leaks, modular DJI Action 2 cam follows

DJI will soon introduce two Mavic 3 drones and WinFuture scooped up the specs and images early. A sequel to the DJI Action camera is also coming with a modular design. The company had three events on the calendar – October 20 brought the Ronin 4D, there’s an event for later today and one for November 5. That last one is when the drones are getting unveiled. DJI Mavic 3 and 3 Cine Here is an early look at the DJI Mavic 3 and the Cine version. They are mostly the same in that they both feature dual cameras – one wide and one telephoto. The main camera features a large 4/3” sensor with 20...

Read More

ARM's next-generation GPU to provide 30% better performance than Mali-G710

During a developer summit, ARM's senior technical director of the company's machine learning business talked about the flagship GPU that should launch in 2022. The name of the GPU wasn't confirmed but we were promised a big improvement over the Mali-G710 to the tune of 30%. In addition to the 30% jump in raw computing power, the GPU is said to be more efficient for machine learning-related tasks and will feature FP32 4.7 times greater than the Mali-G76. It's important to note that the current Mali-G710 GPU brought about 35% jump in computing power compared to its predecessor. In a...

Read More

Redmi Note 11 appears on TENAA with 6.6" display, 4,900 mAh battery and 16 MP camera

Xiaomi’s official Weibo account continues to tease features for the Redmi Note 11 series (mostly focusing on the Pro), there are other sources of information - like TENAA, which certified a phone that according to Digital Chat Station is the vanilla model. The Redmi Note 11 has a 6.6” 1,080 x 2,400 px display (20:9). The TENAA listing says it is an OLED, though DCS claims that this is a mistake and that the phone is really equipped with an LCD (the Pro model is confirmed to have an OLED panel, though). Also, the fingerprint reader is not behind the display, but on the side of the phone,...

Read More

Huawei launches Watch Fit Mini in Europe with a 1.47” AMOLED screen

Huawei keeps expanding its wearable portfolio, with the latest addition being the Watch Fit Mini. It has a rectangular screen, but the body is slightly taller and narrower, as well as lighter than any other Watch Fit wearable so far. The Mini variant has a smaller screen, lighter body, but retains all the features from its bigger sibling, as well as long battery life and physical button on the side. The rectangular display is a 1.47” AMOLED with support for touch and slide gestures. The resolution is 368 x 194 pixels, which is 282 ppi. The body weighs 20 grams and there are three...

Read More

The 3rd generation Oura Smart Ring brings new features and sensors

Oura's Smart Ring just got a third version with new sensors and features. The most notable ones are the continuous heart tracking throughout the day thanks to the new optical heart rate sensor. The previous model only tracked your heart rate at night when you sleep. A monthly subscription plan for $6.99 is also available but those who pre-order will get six months for free. The subscription, isn't mandatory, but provides daily insights, personalized recommendations, and educational videos and audio. The ring now employs seven health-tracking sensors including blood oxygen, but that...

Read More

One UI 4 beta coming to Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3

Shortly after giving us a detailed look at One UI 4 via official promo videos Samsung announced via its Members forum that it's bringing One UI 4 open beta to its Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3. Users of the two most recent Samsung foldables will soon be able to install the beta on their devices and test out all the new features it brings. Samsung One UI 4 beta posters for Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 (images: Samsung) The initial rollout will be limited to South Korea and will gradually expand to other markets. Those who want to participate in the open beta will have to register with...

Read More

Google's parent company reports solid Q3 results

Alphabet just released its quarterly financial report, and the results are better than expected by analysts. Yearly sales rose 41% to $65.1 billion, while profit between July and September was nearly $19 billion (or $27.99 per share), beating expectations of $24.08 per share. Q3 2020 (in $ million) Q3 2021 (in $ million) Change Revenue 46.173 65.118 41% Income 11.247 18.936 68% The biggest chunk of income comes from Google advertising, with $53.1 billion brought in by the division that includes...

Read More