Google confirms that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are 64-bit only

All Android devices that support 64-bit apps have also supported legacy 32-bit apps. In the Android Developers Blog, Google confirms that the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are the first Android phones to exclusively support 64-bit apps. Google explains there are a few benefits to dropping support for 32-bit apps. Not only does it reduce RAM usage, but it also improves performance and security. Google expects that over time, devices without support for 32-bit apps will be increasingly common. Google made the move with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro because it believes the Android ecosystem is ready...

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Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE, Xiaomi 13 Lite, and Xiaomi Civi 2 might all be the same device

The upcoming Xiaomi 13 Lite has been spotted in the IMEI database today, bearing the model number 2210129SG. The fact that a 13 Lite is in the works is no surprise whatsoever, we always assumed the 12 Lite would have a successor. Its model number, though, is very intriguing. That's because just last week the same model number was seen in another database, where its name was said to be Xiaomi 12 Lite 5G NE when it does eventually launch. This got us thinking that there are only a few options that explain what's going on here. Maybe Xiaomi decided upon one of these two names first, and...

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Realme 10 4G leaks in more renders, 5G version's battery capacity is confirmed

Realme has just recently confirmed that it's launching the 10 series in November, and today a new rumor claims the first sale will happen on the very first day of the month. Apparently, the Realme 10 4G will be available in "select markets" starting on November 1, in three storage options, with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, 8/128GB, and 8/256GB. Its price is expected to be around $190-210. The Realme 10 4G will allegedly be offered in pink, gray, and blue. The phone comes with a side-mounged fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button, a tiny left-aligned hole-punch selfie camera,...

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Possible Motorola Moto X40 sighting on TENAA shows a quad-curved display

The Motorola Moto X30 (which launched as the Edge 30 Pro globally after slight modifications) has a flat display, the Moto X30 Pro (aka Edge 30 Ultra) had a dual-curved display. Things may get curvier in the next generation as China’s MIIT just posted images of the XT2301-5, which some suspect is the Motorola Moto X40. Not the X40 Pro, the vanilla model. That said, the square camera island and curved display do make it look more like the current Pro. But notice the reflections, the display is actually curved on all four sides. The Chinese authorities have not published additional...

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Apple Q4 earnings report highlights yet another strong performance

As expected, Apple released its Q4 earnings report for the fiscal quarter ending on September 24 and quarterly revenues sitting at an all-time high of $90.1 billion – an 8% increase compared to the same time last year. Yearly revenues are also up 8% YoY at $394.3 billion. Net income grew to $20.72 billion while earnings per share rose to $1.29 – a 4% increase compared to last year. Apple Q4 2022 earnings report Despite dwindling global smartphone shipments, iPhone revenue grew by 9.6% to 42.63 billion thanks to robust iPhone 14 series performance. The Services category accounted...

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Canalys: Q3 worldwide smartphone shipments declined by 9%

Global smartphone shipments for the July – September period totaled 297.8 million units according to the latest Canalys Smartphone Analysis report. The figure represents a 9% decline compared to Q3 2021 (325.6 million shipments) and is the third consecutive quarter of declining smartphone shipments. Q3 Smartphone shipments in Europe and Asia Pacific outperformed other regions with improved demand seen in India, Indonesia and the Philippines. Despite the market trends, the premium segment saw strong demand for Apple and Samsung flagships while demand for mid and entry-level devices was...

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