Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R Pro is coming on April 29, design and key specs revealed

Xiaomi sub-brand Redmi has announced it will add a new member to the Redmi Note 12 series on April 29, dubbed Redmi Note 12R Pro. The company also shared a poster revealing the Redmi Note 12R Pro's design and color options. The image shows us the smartphone's rear side, sporting a rectangular camera island housing two cameras and an LED flash. The primary camera uses a 48MP sensor, but we are yet to get a confirmation on what the secondary camera does. It could be a macro unit or a depth sensor, though. The right-side frame of the Redmi Note 12R Pro has a volume rocker and a power...

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Google releases Android 14 Beta 1.1 patch, fixing a lot of bugs

Google has today released Android 14 Beta 1.1. As the rather weird naming implies, this is a mere small update to the first beta, which came out a couple of weeks ago. The next, second beta is scheduled for next month, so you might be wondering why Google would go through the trouble of releasing an intermediary version right now. The answer is bugs. Apparently the company thought some of the bugs running around in Beta 1 were too annoying to let be until Beta 2 comes around, and that's how Beta 1.1 came about. The new build is labeled UPB1.230309.017.A1 for Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro,...

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Verizon will expand its C-band 5G network to more rural areas this year

At its quarterly earnings call earlier today, Verizon announced plans to extend its C-band 5G coverage to more rural and suburban areas by the end of this year. While it's unclear which specific markets should expect to see a C-band upgrade, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg did note that so far, C-band 5G coverage has been rolled out to 70 out of 406 available markets. That leaves 330 still waiting, and some of those will definitely get lucky before 2024 comes along. Unfortunately, Vestberg did not clarify how many of the 330 yet-unserved markets would be getting C-band coverage this year,...

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Poco F5 and F5 Pro announcement set for May 9, design teased

The Poco F5, which was rumored to launch on April 6, will launch on May 9. This revelation comes from Poco, which also confirmed the Poco F5 Pro will be unveiled on the same date. Poco is yet to detail the F5 and F5 Pro's specs sheets, but Qualcomm's Indian branch confirmed the Poco F5 would be powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SoC, making it the first smartphone in India to have this chip at the helm. Oncoming 🟡 🚀#IgniteYourHyperpower #POCOF5Pro #POCOF5 pic.twitter.com/jyLVI30QBp— POCO (@POCOGlobal) April 26, 2023 Today, Poco's Indian division gave us a glimpse of the Poco F5's...

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Alphabet Q1 report reveals increase in Google Pixel sales

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, posted its first quarterly report for 2023, revealing a slight increase in total revenue. The “Google other” segment that includes the Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 6A, and Watch sales, saw an 8.8% increase in revenue on a yearly basis. Google CEO said the company is “pleased” with performance in Q1 - Search performed well, while the Cloud business gained momentum, bringing operating profit for the first time since the establishment of the division. YouTube is taking a hit from TikTok, but ad revenue on the video platform reached $6.69 billion, which...

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Beats Studio Buds+ listed on Amazon, pricing and launch confirmed

Apple is gearing up to launch a successor to its 2021 Studio Buds wireless earbuds with ANC. The new Beats Studio Buds+ were listed for a brief time on Amazon and we got confirmation they will be launching on May 18 for $169.95 Beats Studio Buds+ listing on Amazon The listing contained a look at the buds in black and white colors as well as an interesting transparent version that gives up Nothing Ear (2) vibes. Beats Studio Buds+ will be offered in a transparent version The Amazon listing also details 36 hours of combined battery life from the buds and their case as well...

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vivo X90, X90 Pro launched in India

The vivo X90 and X90 Pro launched in China last November and debuted in India today. The vivo X90 Pro comes in a single 12GB/256GB configuration in Legendary Black color with a price tag of INR84,999 ($1,035/€942), whereas the vivo X90 is offered in Asteroid Black and Breeze Blue colors with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB priced at INR59,999 ($730/€665) and INR63,999 ($780/€710), respectively. Both smartphones will be sold through vivo India's official website, Flipkart, and retail stores in India. Pre-booking is now open, while sales start on May 5. The vivo X90 is...

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