Google shifts production of Pixels to Vietnam, production of 2023 foldable may stay in China

In a new report from The New York Times, we get a look at some major tech companies and how their manufacturing of the world’s most popular tech is shifting from China to Vietnam. Google, Apple, and Microsoft are mentioned throughout the report so let’s start with Google. “Part of Google’s newest Pixel phone production will be done in Vietnam”, writes The New York Times as per people familiar with Google’s plans. Google plans to shift assembly of its Pixel phones from Foxconn facilities in southern China over to Vietnam where it’ll begin producing the Pixel 7. As per the report, “[Google]...

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Twitter is testing an edit button, coming later this month to paying subscribers

People have been crying out for a way to edit tweets for years now, perhaps ever since Twitter's inception. And now there finally is one. In testing. Still, that's a huge step for Twitter, and the edit button is expected to be released more widely before the end of this month. Only in this case "more widely" means to those who subscribe to Twitter Blue, the $4.99 per month service that gives access to premium features. It's also where you can get early access to new features, like the upcoming edit button. The test will be "localized to a single country at first" and expand later as...

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Nokia X30 5G, C31 and T21 hands-on

We were lucky enough to get the Nokia G60 5G at the office just in time to do an unboxing, but we were also able to get our hands on Nokia's other new devices at IFA 2022 in Berlin. So without further ado, here's a hands-on of the Nokia X30 5G and Nokia C31 smartphones, and the Nokia T21 tablet. Nokia X30 5G The Nokia X30 5G is the company's most premium curre5 offering, which is immediately evident by the inclusion of an OLED panel - the first on a Nokia phone since the 9 PureView from 2019. The screen is a 6.43-inch 1080x2400px panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 700 nit peak...

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Xiaomi 12T Pro and Redmi Pad renders leak

Xiaomi's upcoming 12T Pro has been rumored to sport a 200 MP main rear camera, and in mid-August an image purporting to show its camera island got leaked. Today another leaked image, this time showing a render of the Xiaomi 12T Pro alongside the Redmi Pad, confirms the design of the island and the presence of the 200 MP camera. This comes from one of Twitter's most prolific tipsters, and the juxtaposition between the 12T Pro and the also unannounced Redmi Pad is interesting, since the latter has to make do with an 8 MP camera on its back. They are very different devices, one in the "T"...

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Huawei nova 10 and nova 10 Pro are launching in Europe, here are the prices

The Huawei nova 10 and nova 10 Pro launched in China in early July, now the mid-ranger duo is ready to take on Europe. The exact launch time frame hasn’t been nailed down yet, the company only said to expect the new models to appear at the official Huawei Store “in the coming months”. Huawei did reveal the prices, though. The Huawei nova 10 and nova 10 Pro are coming to Europe soon The Huawei nova 10 will retail at £430 (that converts to $500/€500/₹40,000). As a quick reminder, both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 778G. This one has a 6.67” 120Hz OLED display with a...

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The EU wants to make mobile devices more durable and easier to repair

In a new draft proposal, the European Commission will be looking into the possibility of forcing smartphone and tablet manufacturers to make their devices more durable and easier to replace. This proposal aims to limit e-waste and if it goes through, the commission says it will reduce carbon waste that's equivalent to 5 million cars in the streets. The draft focuses on batteries and replacement parts. Manufacturers will be forced to provide at least 15 essential components for each device, five years after its release. Those parts include batteries, displays, chargers, back covers, memory...

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Nokia G60 5G unboxing and hands-on

The Nokia G60 arrived at HQ fresh off its announcement so let's have a quick look. There's not much going on inside the box - you get the phone and a USB cable, though some markets will also get a 20W charger. That's part of the Nokia G60's small carbon footprint. The box itself is made from recycled paper, while the phone uses recycled plastic - the back panel is 100% recycled, while the frame is 60%. Nokia has added a tactile blotchy texture to the rear panel to perhaps solidify the feeling that you're being good to nature, but it makes the phone feel better and different. It...

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Red Magic launches 7S Pro Supernova Lords Mobile limited edition phone

nubia has partnered with IGG to release a limited Red Magic 7S Pro Supernova Lords Mobile Edition. As you can tell by the name, this edition was inspired by the highly popular Lords Mobile game. The game boasts over 200 million players, which means that if you get the Supernova you will be one in a million fan. As we said, this is a limited release – only 200 units have been made and once they are gone, they are gone, says the Red Magic team. Let’s have a closer look at what you will get with this edition. Red Magic 7S Pro Supernova Lords Mobile Edition The Red Magic 7S Pro...

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Nokia X30 5G and G60 5G unveiled with SD 695 and a promise of 3 OS updates

HMD Global is making a big push for sustainability with its IFA 2022 announcements – its new devices are built using recycled materials and the company is also launching a new Circular subscription to extend the usable life of devices and reduce the e-waste produced when people upgrade. Nokia X30 5G The latest X-series model has a metal frame made out of 100% recycled aluminum while the plastic back is made out of 65% recycled material. Even the retail box is made up of 70% recycled paper (all of it FSC-certified). And, of course, there is no included charger in the box, making it...

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Sony Xperia 5 IV is official with bigger battery, wireless charging

The Xperia 5 IV is official and with it, Sony's 2022 phone lineup is complete. Sony kept the small stature of the Xperia 5 series, but added some big-phone features and a big-phone price. Physically, the Xperia 5 IV is almost the same size as the Xperia 5 III - the IV is even 1mm shorter and narrower, but 4g heavier. The centerpiece remains the 6.1-inch 1080x2520px OLED with a variable 120Hz refresh rate and the display has gotten 50% brighter than the old panel. Sony Xperia 5 IV in Black, Ecru White, and Green Despite the unchanged size Sony managed to fit in a 10% larger...

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