Weekly poll results: Xiaomi has (mostly) hit the bullseye with the Redmi Note 12 series

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 series has the potential to become a fan favorite, judging by last week’s poll. Well, only half of the four models earned praise from fans, but that was to be expected. The vanilla Redmi Note 12 doesn’t do much for tech enthusiasts, though it should be a good seller among the casual crowd. The Redmi Note 12 Explorer and its bonkers 210W fast charging predictably brought on concerns about battery health – fast charging is good, but in this case it is too much of a good thing. Xiaomi says everything is tested and the battery will be fine, but the super short...

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Realme announces Android 13 Open Beta program for Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+

Realme has announced the Android 13 Open Beta program for the Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ in India to let its users experience Android 13 and Realme UI 3.0 before the rollout of the stable update. Those interested can enroll in the Android 13 Open Beta program by navigating to their Realme 9 Pro/9 Pro Plus' Settings > Software Update menu and tapping on the Settings icon in the top-right corner. After that, click on Trial version > Open Beta > Apply Now and submit the required details. You will receive the beta update if your application is approved. Realme 9 Pro+ with Realme 9...

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Flashback: the Nokia X series or how the Android dream turned into a short snooze

You may have heard the tragic story of the Microsoft Kin devices – a whole new mobile platform was launched and discontinued in just 48 days. Today we want to revisit one of Microsoft’s slightly more successful mobile projects. Granted, that's one of the lowest bars for success to be cleared. Do you remember the Nokia X line? No, not the current X-phones that are made by HMD Global. The original X-series started under Nokia and was announced by Stephen Elop at MWC 2014 in February. If that name set off alarm bells in your head, yep, this was during the transition of Nokia Devices &...

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Here are some sample photos captured with the vivo X90 Pro+

We're expecting the vivo X90 Pro+ to launch on November 22, and there has been no shortage of leaks on the phone lately. Naturally, the highlights on the X90 Pro+ include its 1” main camera sensor (Sony IMX 989) and custom vivo V2 ISP chip. As we wait to see firsthand just how potent the camera setup is, we now have a few early sample shots to look at. vivo X90 Pro+ camera samples vivo X90 Pro+ camera samples vivo X90 Pro+ camera samples Naturally, we will reserve any comment on quality for our full review of the handset. As for other...

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Google Pixel 7a to come with dual rear camera, 90Hz screen, and wireless charging

One of the biggest complaints about the Google Pixel 6a unveiled in May was the lack of a high-refresh-rate display, and it looks like the internet search giant has noted that feedback since new information that has surfaced online reveals the Pixel 7a will pack a FullHD+ 90Hz panel, sourced from Samsung. This revelation comes from developer Kuba Wojciechowski, who also dug through the camera drivers and found that Pixel 7a's camera setup is called the "Pixel 22 Mid-range." Google Pixel 6a The Pixel 7a, codenamed "lynx," was initially reported to have a rear camera setup comprising...

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Oppo Reno9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro Plus renders leak online

Oppo is expected to announce the Reno9 series of phones in China this month, and there has been no shortage of rumors and leaks surrounding the devices as of late. We can now add another one to the mix - a set of renders courtesy of industry leakster Evan Blass. Oppo Reno9, Reno9 Pro and Reno9 Pro Plus He claims that the Reno9, 9 Pro and 9 Pro Plus are all featured in the leak and indeed, looking at the very similar renders, we can spot some differences. If the leak holds water, it appears that even the vanilla Reno9 will have a curved display. What it might not have,...

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New Android Auto UI is finally coming to public beta testers

You might remember that back In May, Google showed off a pretty major makeover to the Android Auto interface. The design overhaul was originally slated for a summer release, but that obviously didn't come to pass. We have no idea what caused the delay, but it seems to finally be coming to an end as the new UI has started seeding to public beta users. Unfortunately, a quick peek at the Google Play Store listing for Android Auto reveals that all of the slots for the beta branch are already full. This means that if you aren't already a beta tester, you won't be able to experience the...

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vivo X90 series' launch date revealed through leaked promo video

vivo detailed camera upgrades for the X90 series last month and recently introduced the V2 chip, which will first arrive on the X90 lineup. The company hasn't announced the X90 series' launch date yet, but a leaked promo video tells us the X90 series will arrive on November 22. It will be unveiled in China at 7PM local time. The clip also includes the vivo X90 Pro+ we've already seen in a leaked photo and an official teaser. However, those pictures showed the X90 Pro+ only in red color, whereas the leaked promo video shows us the smartphone in black color as well. You can watch the clip...

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