Huawei Freebuds 5i finally arrive for sale in Europe

Huawei introduced the Freebuds 5i to the international markets right before the holiday season in December. Just today, three weeks after the announcement, it brought the TWS earbuds for sale in Italy and Spain for €100, while users in the UK can pre-order them at the online store for £90. The Freebuds 5i arrived as a massive update over the previous Freebuds 4i with improved ANC for its class and drastically longer battery life while keeping the light body. They also come with an attractive pebble-like design and feel, and we loved the TWS earbuds in our review. Users in the UK can...

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Watch iQOO 11 5G Indian debut live

Right on schedule the new iQOO 11 arrives in India in partnership with Amazon. The phone made its debut in China a month ago and we already have a written review (also a video review) if you want to dive into the details. One piece of information that we’re still missing is the price for India – the event starts at noon local time and will be livestreamed on Twitter and YouTube (we have embedded the latter below). You can also visit Amazon’s landing page for the phone. Chances are that sales won’t start immediately so you may want to reserve a place in line. Amazon will hold a live...

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Android 13 QPR2 Beta 2 now rolling out to participating Pixels

Google launched the first QPR2 beta last month, letting participating Pixel owners test upcoming ‘Pixel Drop’ features before they are released on a future OTA update. This week, Google is rolling out the latest version of the beta build with bug fixes, new emoji, and other tweaks. Pixels dating back to the Google Pixel 4a are eligible to participate in this beta round. The new tweaks to the OS included with QPR2 Beta 2 include the latest Unicode 15.0 with a handful of new emoji and there’s a new Google Home icon under device controls. Meanwhile, the lava lamp effect on the media...

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OnePlus Ace 2 gets certified in China, could launch globally as the OnePlus 11R

The upcoming OnePlus Ace 2 has seemingly been certified for sale in the Chinese market, according to a new report on the matter. The Ace 2 will be the successor to the original Ace launched back in April of last year. Since it's already getting certified, the Ace 2 may arrive sooner in the year than its predecessor did. The new report also claims the Ace 2 will be sold in India, and perhaps other countries, rebadged as OnePlus 11R. The certification process revealed that it's sporting a 5,000 mAh battery with 100W fast wired charging support - just like the OnePlus 11. The Chinese...

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Galaxy A series device with 120 Hz screen officially coming on January 18, A54 most likely

Samsung's official Indian website has just announced that the company is unveiling a new A-series smartphone on January 18, at 12 PM local time. You can register your interest if you want to be notified when the launch happens, and the microsite has a few teasers too. These reveal that the most likely star of next week's show is the Galaxy A54, which has in the past been rumored to debut earlier than its predecessor - in January, no less. So there's that hint. Then there's also the fact that Samsung teases a 120 Hz screen on the upcoming handset, in line with what the A54 should get....

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Xiaomi tipped to release a flagship with Leica cameras at MWC 2023

According to inside sources quoted by 91mobiles, Xiaomi is about to announce its next flagship phone with Leica cameras at MWC 2023 in Barcelona. It's probably safe to assume that it's going to be the Xiaomi 12S Ultra's successor. Except for the rumored Leica-branded lenses and 1-inch main sensor, not much is known about Xiaomi's upcoming top-tier device. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is certainly going to be in charge of processing, but beyond that there's plenty of room for improvisation. However the very fact that Xiaomi's next top dog will be announced at MWC 2023 is great news because...

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Apple iPhone 15 trial production commences in China

According to people familiar with the matter, Apple has started trial production of the iPhone 15 in China and it's looking to accelerate the production timeline in India as well. The so-called NPI (New Product Introduction) process usually takes place in the first quarter of each year so Apple can figure out how the actual production will go once the new iPhones are finalized. Foxconn has reportedly started trial production of the iPhone 15s and this crucial stage aims to iron out issues between all parties involved in the process. That includes manufacturers and suppliers as well...

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Gurman: Apple is launching its mixed reality set before WWDC ‘23 in June

Apple is expected to launch its mixed reality headset this spring, corroborated Mark Gurman in his Power On podcast for Bloomberg. The expert said Cupertino is on track with an announcement before WWDC, which usually takes place in June. Such a schedule would mean the AR/VR wearable is still launching no earlier than fall 2023, which may or may not coincide with the new iPhone launch. Apple VR headset sketch (Image: The Information) Apple is already developing an operating system called xrOS and a number of “high-profile software developers” have early access to bring the first...

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Oppo A56s debuts with familiar design and specs

The latest budget smartphone from Oppo is the Oppo A56s and while it may look new, it’s actually just a rebadged Oppo A57 which launched back in April. The A56s brings the exact same specs as the A57 though it now comes with 8GB RAM as standard. Oppo A56s in Deep Sea Blue and Quiet Night Black Oppo A56s gets a 6.56-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is equipped with MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 chipset, 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. There’s a 13MP main cam around the back alongside a 2MP depth unit. The phone boots Android 12 with ColorOS 12 on top...

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Realme 10 launches in India

Exactly two months after its global announcement, Realme 10 is now available in India. The entry-level phone in the Realme 10 series brings a 6.4-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution, MediaTek’s Helio G99 chipset and a 50MP main cam. The rest of the specs include a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging, 4/8GB RAM and a 16MP selfie cam. The phone boots Realme UI 3.0 on top of Android 12 and Realme promised the Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 update is coming soon. Realme 10 comes in Rush Black and Clash White colors. The 4/64GB model is priced at INR 13,999 while the 8/12GB...

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