Weekly poll results: Huawei Mate Xs 2 struggles to justify its price tag

Most people feel that foldables are too expensive – not that we had any doubt that is still the case, but last week’s poll reaffirms that belief. Unfortunately for the Huawei Mate Xs 2, it’s not only the price that is dissuading people from wanting one, the outward-folding design may have been a bad idea. A common theme emerged while reading through the comments – €2,000 for a phone with a year old chipset, no 5G and no Google Play Store is too much. The lack of access to parts and services was caused by trade sanctions against Huawei and the situation is unlikely to change...

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Infinix Note 12 VIP unboxing

The Infinix Note 12 VIP is the latest arrival here at the office and it's one of the best-equipped. We're not talking about specs, although they're nothing to sneeze at either - no, we're talking about the retail experience. The Infinix Note 12 VIP comes jam-packed with accessories. You get a gift card to Infinix's store, a bunch of stickers, a SIM tool, a complimentary case, a screen protector (as well as one pre-applied on the phone), earbuds, a USB cable, and a 120W charger. The charger itself is the smallest 120W brick we've seen. It's rated for 5.0V at 3.0A or 4.0-20V at 6.0A. Just...

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Google Assistant will soon recognize your voice

A comprehensive dissection of the Google app for Android has revealed potential plans for improving the Google Assistant feature. Of course, those deep dives into the APKs aren't always accurate and some functionalities may not end up in future versions. Anyway, it's interesting to see that Google is making another big step towards improving its smart assistant experience. It seems that if you opt in for an improved Google Assistant experience, the system will store and analyze your own voice for a more "Personalized speech recognition". Storing and analyzing one's voice will...

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Black Shark 5, 5 Pro's global launch set for June 8

Xiaomi's Black Shark unveiled the Black Shark 5 series in March, which includes three smartphones - Black Shark 5, Black Shark 5 Pro, and Black Shark RS. These are currently only available in China, but the lineup will begin its global rollout next month, starting with Malaysia. Black Shark's Malaysian division took to social media to announce the launch of the Black Shark 5 and Black Shark 5 Pro in Malaysia on June 8. The event will begin at 7PM local time and will be live-streamed on the company's Facebook and TikTok accounts. The Black Shark 5 RS won't be a part of the June 8...

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Telegram to soon launch its premium plan

A new finding by Alessandro Paluzzi reveals that Telegram is moving closer to introducing its premium tier. The hint comes from a data string that drastically changes the wording of the welcome screen when downloading and installing the messaging app. Right now, you will read "Telegram is free forever. No ads. No subscription fees." but that text will be replaced with "Telegram provides free unlimited cloud storage for chats and media." That's a clear indication that a subscription-based plan is in the works and will likely be introduced very soon. The same developer sheds some...

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HTC's flagship phone delayed

We doubt that there are many of you holding your breath waiting for HTC's next flagship phone given that it's been a while since the company released a high-end device. The handset was expected to make its debut in April but it seems that it has been delayed. The reason for the delay is reportedly COVID-19-induced supply chain issues, so HTC hasn't abandoned its project. Some believe that the phone will have an unusual appeal, just like the Exodus 1 and Exodus 1s smartphones, which were blockchain-centric. This time around, HTC's flagship will likely be related to the company's...

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Xiaomi Redmi 11 5G specs and release date revealed

One of the most anticipated low-end smartphones from Xiaomi is supposed to see its release sometime next month, with no information on the actual date. 91mobiles got the most important specs ahead of launch, though, along with the Indian pricing. The device is expected to feature a 6.58-inch FHD+ LCD panel, supporting 90Hz refresh rate. A MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset will run the show coupled with at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage via a microSD card slot. Xiaomi Redmi 10 The camera configuration is also known- 50MP sensor will be aided by a 2MP sensor on the...

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Realme GT Neo 3T confirmed to launch soon

Earlier this month, we learned that Realme was gearing up to launch the GT Neo 3T since the smartphone got certified by a few certifying authorities. While we still don't know when exactly the GT Neo 3T will be unveiled, Realme's global team has announced the smartphone is "coming soon." The poster shared by Realme also shows us the GT Neo 3T, which has a punch hole in the top-left corner for the selfie camera instead of the center like the GT Neo 3. You can also see the Neo 3T has the power button on its right-side frame, which is unlikely to double up as a fingerprint scanner for...

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