Our vivo X70 Pro+ video review is out

The latest device added to our video review series is vivo’s X70 Pro+ – the maker’s top-end flagship to close out the year. So what exactly do you get over the outgoing vivo X60 Pro+, how does the phone perform in day-to-day tasks and what about that giant camera bump on the back? Angie is here to answer all these questions and more. The first thing you notice about the X70 Pro+ is its size. The phone is taller, wider and weighs about 28 grams more than the X60 Pro+ which is definitely felt in hand. The back features one of the largest camera bumps around and is complemented by a...

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New HomePod mini colors are now available for in-store pick-up

Back at its October event, among many other things Apple also announced three new colors for its HomePod mini smart speaker, namely yellow, orange, and blue. You can see them below taking the front stage from their blander gray and black siblings, that are still on sale by the way. The new colors are now available for in-store pick-up, as well as home delivery this week. It has previously been rumored that this would happen today, and it has panned out. The new color speakers aren't really any different to their gray and black siblings on the hardware front, nor in pricing: each one...

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Google fixes a bunch of Pixel issues with November update, leaves Pixel 3 and 3 XL behind

Today is the first Monday of the month, and you know what that means, right? A Google Android monthly update. These are usually only about security fixes, but not this time around, as there are a bunch of Pixel-specific non-security issues resolved too. Speaking of Pixels, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have reached the end of the line when it comes to software updates, three years after their launch. The new November 2021 update is only headed to the Pixel 3a (launched in May 2019) and later devices. As to what's fixed, unfortunately the widely reported screen flickering issue on the...

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OnePlus 9 Pro long-term review

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Beat Fit Pro unveiled: $200 TWS buds with ANC and Spatial Audio

The new Apple AirPods 3, which cost $180, do not have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), but the $200 Beats Fit Pro do. Both support Spatial Audio to boot. The new Beats buds are are True Wireless Headset with secure-fit wingtips, which promise to keep the buds in place even during workouts. Speaking of, the buds are water and sweat resistant (IPX4). Beats Fit Pro with secure-fit wingtips and Active Noise Cancellation The Beats Fit Pro feature Spatial Audio with head tracking for music, movies and games. These are powered by the same Apple H1 chip as the AirPods, by the way,...

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Apple is reportedly developing car crash detection for the 2022 Watch

Apple introduced fall detection with the Watch Series 4 – the watch tracks acceleration to detect what might be a fall and can automatically call an emergency contact (with the option to cancel it if you are okay). Now the company wants to do something similar but for car crashes, reports The Wall Street Journal based on internal documents it has reviewed. The difficult part is detecting the crash. The company has reportedly been running tests for the last year and collecting anonymous telemetry from the watches. It has detected 10 million suspected crashes and managed to pair 50,000 such...

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One UI 4 beta reaches Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 units in the US

A few days ago the One UI 4 beta started rolling out to Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 owners in South Korea, now units in the US are getting it as well. As usual, you need to be signed up for the beta program, which you can do through the Samsung Members app. Note that only unlocked phones can join in (that was also the case in Korea), so if you have a carrier unit you may have to wait for the stable version. Which may be a good idea anyway, since beta software isn’t immune from issues. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 units in the US can now join the One UI 4 beta...

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Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22+ to bring few design changes

The Samsung Galaxy S22 is already in mass production, and leaksters gave us a sneak peek of what the new upcoming phone will look like. The Dutch outlet LetsGoDigital posted renders of the vanilla and Plus devices, based on inside info, and the new design looks rather familiar. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22+ will follow the same design formula as their Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21+ predecessors. That's in contrast with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which is expected to bring a drastically altered rear panel. Samsung Galaxy S22 renders The Galaxy S22 and S22+ camera setup will keep...

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Tecno Camon 18i silently arrives with 90Hz display, big battery

The Camon 18 series by Tecno launched last month with vanilla, P and Premier models. Today a new device called Camon 18i joins the family. Tecno Camon 18i The new Tecno Camon 18i is an affordable midranger with a Helio G85 chipset. At the front, we have a 6.6” LCD with 90Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution, while the fingerprint scanner made its way on the back. Speaking of the rear panel, there are three cameras, lined vertically - 48MP main, 13MP ultrawide ans 2MP depth sensor combo. One of the more impressive features of this Tecno Camon 18i is the 5,000 mAh battery that...

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vivo V23e passes by Geekbench with Helio A22 SoC

An upcoming vivo smartphone popped up on the Geekbench database revealing its key specs and hinting at an approaching announcement. The vivo V2116 is rumored to make its debut as the V23e and managed 473 single-core points and a 1,668 multi-core score. vivo V23e Geekbench 5 scores It is powered by the MediaTek Helio A22 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and boots Android 11 likely with Funtouch OS 12 on top. Based on past leaks, vivo V23e will also offer a 50MP selfie camera, 64MP main rear camera and a 4,030 mAh battery with 44W charging. These specs don’t exactly lineup with the...

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Here's how the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ looks on the inside

Just a couple of days ago, Xiaomi announced the Redmi Note 11 series and this is the first time we see a Pro+ version in the series. Xiaomi has now shared a short teardown of the handset along with some details about the hardware found inside. The video itself isn't very informative about the disassembly process, but by the looks of it, that's a fairly standard affair. Source (in Chinese)

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Samsung Galaxy S22 series reportedly enters mass production

A new report from WinFuture claims that Samsung has started mass producing components for the Galaxy S22 series and has encountered a small setback. That's usually normal when kicking off production of a new product. However, the rumor shares a bit more about the production process. As per the new information, Samsung is now manufacturing components mainly for its Galaxy S22 and S22+ models in all of their variants while the S22 Ultra's production prioritizes the US variant. Sill, all handsets are on schedule for a January 2022 release, despite the current situation with the chip...

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Apple discontinues Intel 21” iMac, prepares for Pro/Max variant in 2022

Apple quietly removed the Intel-powered 21” iMac from its stores in the weekend and later confirmed the deliberate act. With the discontinuation of the $1,099 desktop, there are only two left on the store - the 24” variant, powered by the M1 chip, and the Intel-based 27” option. Rumors are suggesting a new small Mac is on its way, and it will arrive in the first half of 2022 with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. iMac (Pro)Promotion and Mini LedBase model 16gb Ram 512gb StorageM1 Pro and MaxDark bezelsHDMI, SD Card, Usb CSimilar design to iMac 24 and Pro Display XDRStarting price at or over 2000...

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Nokia T20 Android tablet comes to India, starting at INR 15,499

If you’re in the market for an affordable Android tablet then Nokia has a new option with its T20 tablet. Nearly a month after its global announcement, the slate has made its way to India where it will retail for INR 15,499 ($207) in its baseline configuration Nokia T20 (image: Nokia Mobile) T20 comes in a single Ocean blue color is also available in 3GB RAM and 32GB Wi-Fi only trim (INR 15,499) as well as a 4/64GB Wi-Fi version (INR 16,499) and a top end 4/64GB model with LTE connectivity which retails for INR 18,499. First sales begin tomorrow via Flipkart. Nokia T20...

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Royole FlexPai 3 appears in official-looking images

Back in October of 2018, Royole announced its FlexPai foldable smartphone and earned itself bragging rights by having the first foldable on the market and beating out the likes of Samsung and Huawei. Fast forward three years later and we seem to be in for a third installment in the FlexPai series. Evan Blass shared a detailed render of the FlexPai 3 detailing the phone’s design which we previously saw leak in a TENAA listing back in February. How about this? (Royole F3) pic.twitter.com/Va0L5PuPkP— Ev (@evleaks) October 31, 2021 The upcoming foldable will stick to the outward fold...

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Xiaomi pushes half a million Redmi Note 11 devices in one hour

Xiaomi introduced its three-strong Redmi Note 11 series last week and unsurprisingly their first flash sale gathered a lot of interest. According to official sources, over 500,000 units were sold in the span of one hour - that includes the Redmi Note 11 that was on sale, as well as pre-orders for the Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. The Redmi Note 11 starts from CNY1,199 (around $185) and has a Dimensity 810 chipset, 33W fast charging and a big 6.6” LCD with 90Hz refresh rate. The Pro variants have a more powerful Dimensity 920 SoC, four cameras, and plenty of fast...

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