Android 14 Beta 4 is out, the final release is next

Another month has passed, which means it's time for another Android 14 beta - in this case, the fourth. This build adds some more polish and fixes bugs, and it's the second "Platform Stable" Android 14 release, which means that all the developer APIs and all app-facing behaviors are final and won't change anymore by the time the final release goes out to the public soon. Speaking of which, Beta 4 seems like it's the last one before the final release comes and hits all supported Pixel devices out there. As usual in the past few years, Google hasn't committed to a specific release window for...

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MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ announced for future mid-range smartphones

MediaTek's latest mid-range mobile chipset is here - well, it's official today. It's called Dimensity 6100+ (if you're old enough this will definitely give you AMD Athlon XP vibes) and it supports Sub-6 5G (no mmWave here). Its CPU has two Cortex-A76 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores. The chipset supports 10-bit 90 Hz or 120 Hz displays, "AI-powered cameras" (up to 108 MP) with "2K" 30fps video capture, and "UltraSave 3.0+ technology" which offers 20% reduced 5G power consumption compared to "competitive solutions", whichever those may be. "Stunning portraits and selfies" are enabled...

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The Motorola Edge phones get Prime Day discounts in the US, the UK and Germany

The Edge series from Motorola often offer great value for money and the 2023 generations is no exception. The Motorola Edge+ (2023) in the US is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 512GB storage. It pairs the fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset with an equally fast 165Hz AMOLED display (6.67” FHD+). It has a 50MP main (1/1.55” with OIS) and 50MP ultra wide (114°) cameras, plus a 12MP portrait module (2x). All of this is powered by a 5,100mAh battery with 68W wired and 15W wireless charging. The phone is IP68 dust and water resistant to boot. ...

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Amazon discounts all Apple Watches for Prime Day 2023

Apple is joining Amazon Prime Day in full force, and the wearable division at Cupertino decided to go bold with discounts. All the latest smart watches are discounted on all major Amazon stores. We’ve gathered the deals at Amazon US, Amazon UK, and Amazon Germany but we can confirm they can be found in other regions as well. The Apple Watch Ultra is not discounted in the United States but fans in the United Kingdom will appreciate the 10% deal, while Continental Europe is getting a 16% deal. This is a great time to purchase the top-tier smartwatch that has all the fancy features an Apple...

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Prime Day 2023 deals: Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco phones in Germany and the UK

Xiaomi’s line-up is a mix of number series, Redmis and Pocos. The flagship models are skipping Prime Day, but there is plenty to choose from in the mid-range and some more premium models from the Poco series. The Redmi Note 12 Pro (5G) has a 50MP camera (1/1.56” IMX766) with an f/1.88 lens with OIS, along with an 8MP ultra wide and a 16MP selfie. The phone is equipped with a 6.67” 120HZ AMOLED display, a 10-bit FHD+ panel with support for HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, plus stereo speakers to complete the audio-visual experience. It has a 5,000mAh battery with 67W charging (78% in 30 minutes,...

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EU adopts new framework for data transfer to the US

Data transfer between Europe and the United States was deemed illegal back in 2020 by an EU Court. Now, almost three years later, the European Commission announced the adoption of a new adequacy decision, which essentially allows companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple to store data about European users on their American servers. The EU-US Data Privacy Framework introduces new binding safeguards to address all the concerns raised by the European Court of Justice, read a press release issued by the Commission. US Intelligence services still won’t be allowed to access EU data, and...

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