iOS 16 is now running on 81% of all iPhones

Apple's iOS has always been faster to reach devices than Android, and that's thanks to the fact that iOS is iOS, whereas Android has varying levels of manufacturer skins which need to be adapted to a new version. It also helps that Apple makes both the hardware and the software, undoubtedly. So it will come as no surprise to you then to hear that iOS 16, first released last September, is already on 81% of the iPhones in the wild. If we limit ourselves to only iPhones launched in the last for years, the figure grows to 90%. 13% of all iPhones (and 8% of the ones released in the past...

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Xiaomi 13 Ultra global release set for next week

While Xiaomi launched its 13 Ultra flagship in China back in April, we are just now getting a potential global launch date. Xiaomi’s Hong Kong branch confirmed it will hold an event for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra on Wednesday, June 7 where we'll hopefully get official pricing and availability details. Xiaomi 13 Ultra event page A recent pricing leak suggests the 13 Ultra will arrive with a €1,299 price tag in the Netherlands and €1,277 in Germany. Previous rumors were in the €1,499 ballpark. Xiaomi 13 Ultra impressed us in our detailed review where we crowned it as the most versatile...

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vivo V29 Lite announced with Snapdragon 695 and 44W charging

Earlier this week vivo teased its V29 Pro smartphone and now the company has launched the V29 Lite in Europe as a rebranded vivo Y78. The new midrange device brings a curved 6.78-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate and is equipped with the Snapdragon 695 chipset alongside 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. vivo V29 Lite in black and gold The back features a 64MP main with OIS, a 2MP macro shooter and a 2MP depth module. The software front is covered by Android 13 with Funtouch 13 on top while the battery comes in at 5,000 mAh and supports 44W fast...

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Qualcomm to announce the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on October 24

Qualcomm confirmed the announcement date for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is promised to boast a significant jump in performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessor. The company will be announcing the new flagship SoC earlier than usual - October 24-26. As per tradition, Qualcomm will be holding a Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, but this time it will be about a month earlier than last year. To the best of our knowledge, the chip will feature a new 1+5+2 architecture instead of the 1+2+2+3 used in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Gen 2 series. The SoC is said to...

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Nokia C110 and C300 announced with entry level specs and budget pricing

HMD Global announced a pair of new entry-level smartphones for the US market. The Nokia C110 brings a 6.3-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a MediaTek Helio P22 chipset. Nokia C300 features a 6.52-inch LCD with the same resolution and a Snapdragon 662 SoC. Nokia C110 features a single 13MP camera on its back and an LED flash while the C300 adds a 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro cam. C300 also boasts an 8MP front facing shooter while C110 features a 5MP module. Both of the new devices are offered with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage which is expandable via the microSD slot. Nokia...

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