Top 10 trending phones of week 32

And just like that normal service is resumed and the Samsung Galaxy A54 is back on top of our trending chart. After falling down to third last time around the most popular phone of the year is once more the most popular phone in our database in week 32. Behind it, the Galaxy S23 makes it a Samsung 1-2, while the Redmi Note 12 and Note 12 Pro claim the next two spots for Xiaomi. Infinix GT 10 Pro remains in the top 10, down to fifth this time around, followed by two more Redmi phones - the 12 and 12 5G in that order. We then see the iPhone 14 Pro Max take its customary role of being...

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HTC U23 Pro in for review

The HTC U23 Pro marked the return of the once leading maker to the smartphone race proper and now it landed at our office for a review. But before we put it through its paces, let's take a quick look at what it offers. The HTC U23 Pro comes in a white-colored retail package, including a USB-C cable, some paperwork, and a SIM card ejector tool. It doesn't come with a charger, so you'll have to purchase it separately if you don't have one already. The HTC U23 Pro is built around a 6.7" 120Hz FullHD+ OLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus protection and a punch hole in the center for...

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Weekly poll: do you use Android Auto or Apple CarPlay?

At WWDC 2022 Apple revealed that almost all new cars (98%) support CarPlay and that 79% of new buyers specifically seek it out as a feature. But some auto makers aren’t happy with this arrangement as GM announced its plan to ditch CarPlay and Android Auto in favor of a new, custom solution. To be fair, it won’t be some arcane in-house system, Google will be deeply involved – the new navigation/infotainment system will feature Google Maps and Assistant and a Play Store for apps like Spotify and Audible. That’s great and all, but how long will this system be kept up to date? The GM...

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Google Pixel Fold's built-in speakers support Spatial Audio

The Google Pixel Fold unveiled in May supports Spatial Audio over wired and wireless headphones for a more immersive experience, and three months later, we now learn that Google's first foldable smartphone supports Spatial Audio over its built-in speakers as well. This revelation comes from Telegram user SageSushi via XDA-Developers' former Editor-in-Chief Mishaal Rahman, who shared a screenshot on X (formerly Twitter) showing Spatial Audio support for Pixel Fold's built-in speakers. If you own a Pixel Fold and want a more immersive audio experience through the foldable's speakers,...

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Weekly poll results: most agree that Apple switching to USB-C is an improvement

Last week’s poll shows that people are excited for Apple’s move to USB-C – it’s the right choice, even if the EU had to strong-arm Cupertino into doing it. The EU isn’t alone anymore, Saudi Arabia will make USB-C mandatory for portables from 2025, Brazil is still considering its options. Anyway, a few are worried about the e-waste that will be created by the move, but the vast majority see it as a necessary, even positive move. What really troubles people is whether Apple will limit USB-C functionality on the iPhones. Current Lightning cables (and other accessories) need to be MFi...

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XREAL Air AR glasses and XREAL Beam review

Introduction If you've ever been interested in AR, you've probably come across the Nreal brand. The company has been one of the most successful in actually commercializing AR glasses, boasting impressive sales numbers of 100,000 units in 2022. The most popular product in their lineup is arguably the Air glasses. Nreal is now rebranding to XREAL after a trademark dispute with Epic Games. The company seems to have taken the name change as an opportunity and is now refreshing its lineup and the XREAL Air glasses in particular by launching an optional XREAL Beam accessory that further...

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